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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. Why does the boat carry a long scythe blade at her prow?
(a) To cut through the thick weeds that grow in the water.
(b) Because her captain is authorized to cut any boat that fails to yield.
(c) To cut the tow lines in an emergency.
(d) In case the boat is attacked.

2. What cannot be found?
(a) A shady place to stop.
(b) An inn.
(c) Hay for the horses.
(d) An alternate rider.

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

4. What is the horse driver doing?
(a) Dozing on top of one of the horses.
(b) Drinking gin continually.
(c) Cruelly whipping the horses.
(d) Singing in a loud voice.

5. Upon what does payment to Tom Jenkins depend?
(a) Whether or not he beats several other boats to London.
(b) Having no problems during transit.
(c) The quality of his goods.
(d) Timely delivery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the lead barge?

2. About what does Maria fret?

3. How does Maria respond to the views of London.

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

5. What does the man at the tiller give up on doing?

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