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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?
(a) Takes a nap.
(b) Goes to see the Admiralty.
(c) Goes down to the tavern to have a decent meal.
(d) Dons his uniform and assumes command of Atropos.

2. 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.

3. What is the name of the privateer Hornblower captures?
(a) The Esquire.
(b) The Versed.
(c) The Vengeance.
(d) The Lady of Verdun.

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

5. What is Lieutenant Jones' full name?
(a) Joseph Jones the First.
(b) Jacob Jones the Eighth.
(c) John Jones the Ninth.
(d) John James Jones the Second.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of affect does Hornblower maintain?

2. Where is Hornblower to proceed?

3. From where has the Prince fled?

4. Who is His Serene Highness?

5. What does Hornblower ask the King?

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