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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 Hornblower play with his son?
(a) In the nursery.
(b) In his hotel room.
(c) He does not have time to see his son.
(d) In the hotel common room.

2. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?
(a) Takes a nap.
(b) Goes to see the Admiralty.
(c) Goes down to the tavern to have a decent meal.
(d) Dons his uniform and assumes command of Atropos.

3. Where does the Hornblower family board the vessel?
(a) Gloucester.
(b) Oxford.
(c) Essex.
(d) Cotswold.

4. Why do Hornblower and Tom propel the boat through the tunnel on foot?
(a) Horses cannot get through the tunnel.
(b) One horse balks at going through the tunnel and then the others do also.
(c) It costs less for the men to use the tunnels than to have horses.
(d) They need to stretch their legs a bit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the vessel upon which the Hornblower family rides propelled?

2. How fast does the boat move?

3. What does Hornblower have his crew do?

4. What is the name of the Tunnel through which the boat goes?

5. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?

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