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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is vital to keeping Bonaparte from crossing the English Channel?
(a) Concerted movements of the English fleet.
(b) The French would never dare cross the channel.
(c) Reliable spies keeping track of the French fleet's movements.
(d) Good cannons along the shore.

2. What does Meadows call Baddlestone?
(a) His cross.
(b) A incompetent windbag.
(c) An extremely competent sailor.
(d) A likeable enough fellow.

3. What do Hornblower and Bush both desire to avoid while saying their goodbyes?
(a) Bringing up some past unpleasantness.
(b) Letting the crew thing the two men are friends.
(c) Sentiment.
(d) Acknowledging why Hornblower is leaving.

4. How is the water-hoy built?
(a) To travel on the high seas.
(b) To withstand ramming.
(c) To move swiftly.
(d) To carry a heavy load.

5. Why can't Baddlestone or his men be pressed?
(a) They are not English citizens.
(b) They have paid the right people.
(c) They have already served their time.
(d) They are under naval contract.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is passing by as Hornblower comes up on the deck of the Princess?

2. What is Hornblower's status aboard the Hotspur once Meadows' orders are read?

3. What does it seem Meadows has done?

4. What won't Meadows ever have again?

5. What does Hotspur's new commander look like?

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