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

2. About what does Maria fret?
(a) The sun is going to ruin her complexion.
(b) Her sister's upcoming marriage.
(c) Hornblower's indecorous behavior.
(d) Their son is crying.

3. What does Hornblower find when he returns to his hotel room?
(a) His wife has had a baby girl.
(b) His wife is alive but the baby is dead.
(c) His wife is dead.
(d) His wife has returned to their home.

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

5. What is procured at Oxford?
(a) A room at a plush inn.
(b) An arrest warrant for the drunk teamster.
(c) Lunch.
(d) A fresh crew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will carry the dignitaries during the procession?

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

3. What does Hornblower have Horrocks do?

4. What does Hornblower have his crew do?

5. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?

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