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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 greets the new captain on Hotspur?
(a) Botswain's whistles and a drum.
(b) A sailor singing the British Naval anthem.
(c) An new missive vacating the captain's orders.
(d) Only about half the crew; the others are on shore leave.

2. What horrifies Hornblower about what Baddlestone says?
(a) That Baddlestone is so disrespectful to an officer of the British navy.
(b) That Baddlestone seems so indifferent to the situation.
(c) That Baddlestone says the British haven't a prayer against the superior French ships.
(d) That vital, strategic information is common knowledge.

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

4. What does it look like Meadows is doing as the Princess pulls away from Hotspur?
(a) Making his way to the bridge.
(b) He's already in his cabin on the Hotspur.
(c) Gathering the crew for an inaugural speech.
(d) Already disciplining some sloppy sailor.

5. How does Maria act when Hornblower arrives?
(a) Cold.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Tearful.
(d) Indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the approximate age of Hotspur's new captain?

2. What does Hornblower offer as a plan?

3. What do the French send to the Princess?

4. What do the English do with the two long boats?

5. What does Princess do?

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