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

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

3. Whose funeral procession is Hornblower charged with planning?
(a) Lord Nelson.
(b) Admiral Leighton.
(c) Lord Barton.
(d) Admiral Fulton.

4. Why do Hornblower and Tom propel the boat through the tunnel on foot?
(a) They need to stretch their legs a bit.
(b) It costs less for the men to use the tunnels than to have horses.
(c) Horses cannot get through the tunnel.
(d) One horse balks at going through the tunnel and then the others do also.

5. What does Hornblower arrange to be brought on board?
(a) Powder, shot and water.
(b) The judge for the court martial of a crewmember.
(c) A commissioner.
(d) His own cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does St. Vincent refer to Hornblower?

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

3. What cannot be found?

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

5. What is procured at Oxford?

(see the answer key)

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