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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. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent going?
(a) Picadilly.
(b) St. James.
(c) Buckingham Palace.
(d) London Square.

2. To whom does Hornblower whisper an explanation?
(a) The Earl of Westmoreland.
(b) No one as that would only compound the embarrassment.
(c) Lady Nelson.
(d) Admiral Lord St. Vincent.

3. How does Hornblower get soaked?
(a) By Horrocks throwing bailed water.
(b) By the downpour that comes.
(c) He manages to stay dry.
(d) By the waves shipping over the gunnels.

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

5. What is parallel to the canal?
(a) A line of trees right along the bank.
(b) A bridge.
(c) A paved road.
(d) A footpath.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King announce that confuses Hornblower?

2. From where has the Prince fled?

3. Why do Hornblower and Tom propel the boat through the tunnel on foot?

4. Upon what does payment to Tom Jenkins depend?

5. Why is Atropos unprepared for immediate departure?

(see the answer key)

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