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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9, and the Author's Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the verdict against Meadows?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Guilty with extenuating circumstances.
(c) Innocent.
(d) All charges dropped without adjudication.

2. With whom does Hornblower meet?
(a) Admirals Pembrook and Huffington.
(b) The Prince of Wales' aide de camp.
(c) Admiral Pembrook.
(d) Mr. Marsden.

3. When is it likely the vessel will overtake the Princess?
(a) The next afternoon.
(b) Nightfall.
(c) Several days hence.
(d) Within an hour.

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

5. What does Hornblower ponder as he is riding in the Princess?
(a) How to ask the captain to come about and drop him off at the closest port.
(b) How the Princess could be more stable.
(c) His personal future.
(d) Whether the captain would give him any of his personal liquor to help his stomach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Hornblower been promised?

2. What is the most important thing that Hornblower takes from the French brig?

3. With what is the document sealed that Hornblower delivered to the Admiralty?

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

5. What does the admiral tell Hornblower?

(see the answer key)

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