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

2. Whose funeral procession is Hornblower charged with planning?
(a) Admiral Fulton.
(b) Lord Nelson.
(c) Lord Barton.
(d) Admiral Leighton.

3. What does Hornblower have his crew do?
(a) Repaint the Atropos to reflect a change of command.
(b) Help him write out hundreds of orders for individuals.
(c) Mend the sails for getting underway.
(d) Scrub the Atropos from stem to stern.

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

5. What happens to the horse driver?
(a) He is trampled by a horse.
(b) He is shot.
(c) He runs off.
(d) He passes out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?

2. To whom does Hornblower whisper an explanation?

3. What does Hornblower do at Oxford?

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

5. Upon what vessel do Hornblower and his family take passage?

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