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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3, 4, and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?
(a) Dons his uniform and assumes command of Atropos.
(b) Takes a nap.
(c) Goes to see the Admiralty.
(d) Goes down to the tavern to have a decent meal.

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

3. How is the vessel upon which the Hornblower family rides propelled?
(a) Steam.
(b) Rowing.
(c) Sails.
(d) Towed.

4. What happens to the horse driver?
(a) He runs off.
(b) He passes out.
(c) He is trampled by a horse.
(d) He is shot.

5. What does the man at the tiller give up on doing?
(a) Trying to engage Hornblower in conversation.
(b) Keeping the boat completely in line.
(c) Telling his crew to row harder.
(d) Telling the captain about the weakened pinion rudder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a wherry?

2. Upon what does payment to Tom Jenkins depend?

3. Where does Hornblower play with his son?

4. Who forbids Hornblower entrance to the room where the coffin lies in state?

5. Which canal(s) does the boat go down?

(see the answer key)

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