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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 is the name of the Tunnel through which the boat goes?
(a) Eaton.
(b) Dunwiddy.
(c) Flewert.
(d) Sapperton.

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

3. Who forbids Hornblower entrance to the room where the coffin lies in state?
(a) Lieutenant Bracegirdle.
(b) Sgt. Lickket.
(c) A marine corporal.
(d) No one.

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

5. What is a wherry?
(a) A flat ferry barge.
(b) A rowed craft.
(c) An animal similar to a cow.
(d) A cross between a horse and a special type of donkey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?

3. What is Hornblower missing?

4. Which canal(s) does the boat go down?

5. How does Hornblower get soaked?

(see the answer key)

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