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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 Surrey to London.
(b) From Dover to London.
(c) From Gloucester to London.
(d) From Birmingham to London.

2. Where does Hornblower gain his first view of Atropos?
(a) At Brendford.
(b) At Deptford.
(c) At Wereworth.
(d) At Piccadilly.

3. Who forbids Hornblower entrance to the room where the coffin lies in state?
(a) Sgt. Lickket.
(b) Lieutenant Bracegirdle.
(c) A marine corporal.
(d) No one.

4. Who is Lord Cuthbert Collingwood?
(a) A hero of Trafalgar.
(b) The Duke of Bollingbroke.
(c) Admiral St. Vincent's best friend.
(d) Maria Hornblower's benefactor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does the Prince arrive on the Atropos?

2. What is parallel to the canal?

3. About what is the oarsman deprecatory?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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