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

2. What happens to the lead barge?
(a) It spins sideways.
(b) It springs a leak.
(c) It rams an underwater obstacle.
(d) It sinks in under a minute.

3. What is a wherry?
(a) A rowed craft.
(b) An animal similar to a cow.
(c) A flat ferry barge.
(d) A cross between a horse and a special type of donkey.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What cannot be found?

3. Why does the boat carry a long scythe blade at her prow?

4. Even if Napoleon rules the earth at the moment, what consoles Hornblower?

5. What does Hornblower have his crew do?

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