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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. Why does Admiral St. Vincent apologize?
(a) For Hornblower's confusion.
(b) For the Prince's arrogance.
(c) He does not apologize.
(d) For leaving Hornblower to the "wolves."

2. How does Hornblower get soaked?
(a) By the downpour that comes.
(b) He manages to stay dry.
(c) By Horrocks throwing bailed water.
(d) By the waves shipping over the gunnels.

3. What angers some of the onlookers?
(a) That the coffin falls and cracks open.
(b) Hornblower's breach in protocol.
(c) That the barge sinks with the coffin onboard.
(d) Nothing because they can see the problem.

4. What does Hornblower convince a businessman to do?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Finance extra provisions.
(c) Offer three extra kegs of whiskey.
(d) Exchange the casks of meat for some that is not spoiled.

5. With what does the Prince arrive on the Atropos?
(a) Extensive baggage.
(b) Four servants.
(c) A parrot.
(d) Four monkeys.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where has the Prince fled?

2. What does the Prince want to do?

3. How is the boat guided?

4. Where does the boat arrive at the Thames River proper?

5. What is discovered about many of the casks of meat on board the Atropos?

(see the answer key)

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