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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. From where has the Prince fled?
(a) The Bastille.
(b) A Spanish prison.
(c) Napoleon's conquest of Europe.
(d) A Dutch prison.

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

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

4. What does Hornblower arrange to be brought on board?
(a) His own cook.
(b) Powder, shot and water.
(c) The judge for the court martial of a crewmember.
(d) A commissioner.

5. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?
(a) A court martial.
(b) His wife's birthing.
(c) A hearing of advisement.
(d) A party hosted by the king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower convince a businessman to do?

2. Who intervenes between a young man dressed in finery and Hornblower?

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

4. What is discovered about many of the casks of meat on board the Atropos?

5. What does Hornblower have Horrocks do?

(see the answer key)

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