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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the three Sinhalese divers do?
(a) Only obey McCullum.
(b) Dive for pearls.
(c) Sleep on the fore deck.
(d) Insult Hornblower by accident.

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

3. Even if Napoleon rules the earth at the moment, what consoles Hornblower?
(a) The seas are up for grabs.
(b) Nothing lasts forever.
(c) England rules the seas.
(d) Napoleon doesn't rule his wife, just like every other man.

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

5. Who is the one officer Hornblower remembers clearly?
(a) Tom Leighton.
(b) Tom Pullings.
(c) Jacob Miller.
(d) John Jones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will carry the dignitaries during the procession?

2. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?

3. How is the dinner?

4. Who demands to go with the Prince?

5. Who fights a duel?

(see the answer key)

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