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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower say about conditions in Hotspur's assigned area?
(a) It is deep water.
(b) Sometimes the conditions can be difficult but usually not.
(c) It is generally calm and very little impedments.
(d) There are difficult local conditions.

3. How long has Hornblower been involved in the blockade of Brest?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 6 months.

4. Why does Meadows assume command?
(a) Hornblower lets him in hopes he'll regain his honor.
(b) He is senior officer.
(c) Baddlestone asks him to.
(d) Hornblower asks it of him.

5. What is the verdict for Bush?
(a) He is cleared.
(b) They do not adjudicate Bush.
(c) Innocent but he should have intervened.
(d) Guilty.

6. Why does Hornblower doubt the promise made to him?
(a) The Navy administration is notorious for rescinding promises.
(b) The admiral who gave the promise is now deceased.
(c) Napoleon recently surrenders.
(d) There are many waiting for command.

7. Why does the Princess ride high in the water?
(a) Because the hull is narrow.
(b) Because it has no cargo.
(c) Because it's trim is set that way.
(d) Because the captain has the sails set for speed.

8. Who is commanding the French fleet that recently escapes from the Mediterranean?
(a) Lafayette.
(b) Gaudet.
(c) Villeneuve.
(d) Napoleon III.

9. When does Baddlestone receive the news of the court martial verdict?
(a) He does not.
(b) Later that evening.
(c) Within an hour after Hornblower leaves the court.
(d) Two days later.

10. Of what does Hornblower despair the next morning?
(a) Of being on his own vessel again.
(b) Of having a civil word from Baddlestone.
(c) Of getting used to the movements of the Princess.
(d) Of ever reaching home.

11. What does Hornblower do after his testimony at the court martial?
(a) Goes to Admiral Leighton's vessel to chat with the Admiral.
(b) Gets a boat over to the Shannon to visit his cousin.
(c) Returns to the Princess.
(d) Stays on the ship of the line to await a verdict.

12. Why does the Princess finally head for England?
(a) She gets a fair wind.
(b) Baddlestone gets tired of waiting for the fleet.
(c) Baddlestone is tired of his passengers.
(d) Admiral Calder orders them to do so.

13. What is spotted a few days later?
(a) The French fleet.
(b) An albatross which is considered bad luck.
(c) A huge pod of dolphins which is considered good luck.
(d) A sail.

14. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?
(a) Percival.
(b) Bush.
(c) Masters.
(d) Meadows.

15. What rank is Hornblower at the opening of the novel?
(a) Acting Admiral.
(b) Commander.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Lieutenant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What won't Meadows ever have again?

3. What does Meadows call Baddlestone?

4. What puts a hole in the Hotspur?

5. How does Meadows seem to Hornblower?

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