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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. What is the route of the Hornblower family's vessel?
(a) From Birmingham to London.
(b) From Gloucester to London.
(c) From Surrey to London.
(d) From Dover to London.

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

3. What happens as the barge approaches its destination?
(a) It sinks.
(b) It becalms itself.
(c) It rams the dock.
(d) It becomes less maneuverable.

4. What does Hornblower find when he returns to his hotel room?
(a) His wife is dead.
(b) His wife is alive but the baby is dead.
(c) His wife has returned to their home.
(d) His wife has had a baby girl.

5. How is the boat guided?
(a) With a rack and pinion.
(b) By a man at the tiller.
(c) By the paddlewheel.
(d) By the way the sails are set.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent going?

2. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?

3. What is the horse driver doing?

4. What does Hornblower do at Oxford?

5. Why is Atropos unprepared for immediate departure?

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