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

2. What does the man at the tiller give up on doing?
(a) Keeping the boat completely in line.
(b) Telling the captain about the weakened pinion rudder.
(c) Trying to engage Hornblower in conversation.
(d) Telling his crew to row harder.

3. Who is driving horses?
(a) Lek.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Jonas.
(d) Stephan.

4. What will carry the dignitaries during the procession?
(a) The King's carriages.
(b) A series of barges.
(c) They will walk behind the caisson carrying the casket.
(d) Some open topped surreys.

5. How long would the overland passage have been that Hornblower just traveled by boat in less than a day?
(a) 180 miles.
(b) 100 miles.
(c) 50 miles.
(d) 250 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the lead barge?

2. Whose funeral procession is Hornblower charged with planning?

3. To whom does Hornblower whisper an explanation?

4. What does Hornblower have Horrocks do?

5. What does Hornblower have his crew do?

(see the answer key)

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