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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to the lead barge?
(a) It sinks in under a minute.
(b) It rams an underwater obstacle.
(c) It springs a leak.
(d) It spins sideways.

3. How is the vessel upon which the Hornblower family rides propelled?
(a) Towed.
(b) Sails.
(c) Steam.
(d) Rowing.

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

5. How is the boat guided?
(a) By the way the sails are set.
(b) By the paddlewheel.
(c) With a rack and pinion.
(d) By a man at the tiller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the boat carry a long scythe blade at her prow?

2. How is Hornblower when he meets St. Vincent?

3. What angers some of the onlookers?

4. Why is Atropos unprepared for immediate departure?

5. Even if Napoleon rules the earth at the moment, what consoles Hornblower?

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