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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 does the Prince want to do?
(a) Watch how a ship is readied for battle.
(b) He does not express what he wants.
(c) Serve in the Royal Navy.
(d) Gain a commission in the Cavalry.

2. What does Hornblower find stressful?
(a) The extreme heat.
(b) His wife's disapproval.
(c) His infant son's constant crying.
(d) Guiding the boat through a series of staunches.

3. What is Hornblower missing?
(a) His sword.
(b) His watch.
(c) His hat.
(d) His left epaulet.

4. About what is the oarsman deprecatory?
(a) The Crossroads guard.
(b) The London tower.
(c) Old Ben.
(d) London Bridge.

5. What does Hornblower have Horrocks do?
(a) Take a small boat to find a new barge.
(b) Hold the tiller while two men repair the leak.
(c) Take a small boat with the coffin to the next barge in line.
(d) Start bailing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maria respond to the views of London.

2. What does Hornblower arrange to be brought on board?

3. What is the route of the Hornblower family's vessel?

4. What does the man at the tiller give up on doing?

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

(see the answer key)

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