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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. Upon what vessel do Hornblower and his family take passage?
(a) The Queen Elizabeth.
(b) The Queen Charlotte.
(c) The Queen Mary.
(d) The Queen Anne.

2. What is Hornblower missing?
(a) His hat.
(b) His watch.
(c) His left epaulet.
(d) His sword.

3. Where do the Hornblowers leave the canal boat?
(a) Bennington.
(b) Hartford.
(c) Piccadilly.
(d) Brentford.

4. What happens as the barge approaches its destination?
(a) It becomes less maneuverable.
(b) It rams the dock.
(c) It becalms itself.
(d) It sinks.

5. What does Hornblower do at Oxford?
(a) Leaves his wife and child in the care of a physician.
(b) Goes back to his cabin.
(c) Files a complaint with the ship's owner.
(d) Disembarks to finish the journey on horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?

2. Who is driving horses?

3. What is a wherry?

4. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?

5. Who forbids Hornblower entrance to the room where the coffin lies in state?

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