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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 boat arrive at the Thames River proper?
(a) Near Avondale.
(b) Near Lechlade.
(c) Right in the heart of London.
(d) Near Stratford-on-Avon.

2. From where does Hornblower hang his pocket watch?
(a) His fob.
(b) His neck.
(c) The coffin.
(d) The bridle of the lead horse.

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

4. What is discovered about many of the casks of meat on board the Atropos?
(a) The rats ate them.
(b) They are inedible.
(c) They are tough, tasteless but useable.
(d) They are much better quality than usual.

5. What does Hornblower have his crew do?
(a) Scrub the Atropos from stem to stern.
(b) Repaint the Atropos to reflect a change of command.
(c) Mend the sails for getting underway.
(d) Help him write out hundreds of orders for individuals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do at Oxford?

2. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?

3. What happens as the barge approaches its destination?

4. What does the man at the tiller give up on doing?

5. What does Hornblower take care with as far as the loading is concerned?

(see the answer key)

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