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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. Where is McCullum?
(a) On the ship.
(b) In a hospital on the mainland.
(c) In a small boat headed to the mainland.
(d) Dead.

2. What does Hornblower volunteer to do?
(a) Steer the boat.
(b) Drive the horses.
(c) Keep the boat safe while the captain goes ashore to find help.
(d) Ride ahead to find some help.

3. What does Hornblower ask the King?
(a) What he is referring to.
(b) Nothing.
(c) If he could have command of the HMS Shannon.
(d) If the King would like an inspection of the Atropos.

4. What is the name of the Tunnel through which the boat goes?
(a) Eaton.
(b) Flewert.
(c) Dunwiddy.
(d) Sapperton.

5. What sort of manner does McCullum maintain?
(a) Inquisitive.
(b) Brusque and condescending.
(c) Meek.
(d) Affable.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the vessel upon which the Hornblower family rides propelled?

2. What is parallel to the canal?

3. What does Hornblower have his crew do?

4. Why isn't Hornblower fretting overly much about meeting the King?

5. What happens as the barge approaches its destination?

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