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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3, 4, and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the boat arrive at the Thames River proper?
(a) Right in the heart of London.
(b) Near Stratford-on-Avon.
(c) Near Lechlade.
(d) Near Avondale.

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

3. How is the vessel upon which the Hornblower family rides propelled?
(a) Sails.
(b) Steam.
(c) Towed.
(d) Rowing.

4. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?
(a) The way the boat is constructed.
(b) The various types of terrain they pass.
(c) The way the sails are manipulated.
(d) The way the scrawny mules are able to pull so much weight.

5. Who is the one officer Hornblower remembers clearly?
(a) Tom Leighton.
(b) Jacob Miller.
(c) Tom Pullings.
(d) John Jones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Hornblowers leave the canal boat?

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

3. What is parallel to the canal?

4. Who is driving horses?

5. What happens to the lead barge?

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