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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 does the King announce that confuses Hornblower?
(a) The flawless funeral procession.
(b) That Atropos is to be commanded by someone else.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A reference about Hornblower's command and His Serene Highness.

2. Why does the boat carry a long scythe blade at her prow?
(a) In case the boat is attacked.
(b) To cut through the thick weeds that grow in the water.
(c) Because her captain is authorized to cut any boat that fails to yield.
(d) To cut the tow lines in an emergency.

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

4. What does Hornblower take care with as far as the loading is concerned?
(a) That it is proper so as not to throw off the trim.
(b) That his sailors help the stevedores.
(c) That it is done quickly.
(d) That it is completed within a week.

5. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?
(a) A party hosted by the king.
(b) A court martial.
(c) A hearing of advisement.
(d) His wife's birthing.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Hornblower hang his pocket watch?

2. Where will the procession end?

3. From where has the Prince fled?

4. About what is the oarsman deprecatory?

5. Where does Hornblower gain his first view of Atropos?

(see the answer key)

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