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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why isn't Hornblower fretting overly much about meeting the King?
(a) Because he knows he looks and feels his best.
(b) Because St. Vincent says he may not even meet the king personally.
(c) Because he has a cold.
(d) Because he has new orders.

2. Where will the procession end?
(a) Buckminister Abby.
(b) Whitehall Steps.
(c) St. Thomas Cathedral.
(d) Westminister Cathedral.

3. What does Hornblower convince a businessman to do?
(a) Finance extra provisions.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Offer three extra kegs of whiskey.
(d) Exchange the casks of meat for some that is not spoiled.

4. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?
(a) The way the sails are manipulated.
(b) The way the boat is constructed.
(c) The various types of terrain they pass.
(d) The way the scrawny mules are able to pull so much weight.

5. What angers some of the onlookers?
(a) That the barge sinks with the coffin onboard.
(b) That the coffin falls and cracks open.
(c) Hornblower's breach in protocol.
(d) Nothing because they can see the problem.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is Hornblower invited to dine?

2. Where is Hornblower to proceed?

3. Who does Hornblower summon to accompany him?

4. What does Hornblower call the supplies McCullum takes on board?

5. From where has the Prince fled?

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