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

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

3. What is Hornblower missing?
(a) His hat.
(b) His sword.
(c) His watch.
(d) His left epaulet.

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

5. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent maneuvered?
(a) To the balcony overlooking the Thames.
(b) To speak in private with Admiral Nelson's widow.
(c) To a smaller group of people.
(d) Out the door to the gardens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Doctor Eisenbeiss?

2. Who is driving horses?

3. What does Hornblower have Horrocks do?

4. About what is the oarsman deprecatory?

5. What will carry the dignitaries during the procession?

(see the answer key)

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