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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Hornblower when he meets St. Vincent?
(a) Apprehensive.
(b) Melancholy.
(c) Sick.
(d) Exuberant.

2. How does St. Vincent refer to Hornblower?
(a) As the best sea captain in the Navy.
(b) As a new father.
(c) As his protégé.
(d) As a technical sailor.

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

4. From where does Hornblower hang his pocket watch?
(a) The bridle of the lead horse.
(b) His fob.
(c) His neck.
(d) The coffin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?

2. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent maneuvered?

3. What does Hornblower find when he returns to his hotel room?

4. What does Hornblower do at Oxford?

5. Why does Admiral St. Vincent apologize?

(see the answer key)

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