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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. Who is driving horses?
(a) Lek.
(b) Stephan.
(c) Jonas.
(d) Charlie.

2. What does the man at the tiller give up on doing?
(a) Trying to engage Hornblower in conversation.
(b) Telling his crew to row harder.
(c) Telling the captain about the weakened pinion rudder.
(d) Keeping the boat completely in line.

3. What do other ships in the area do?
(a) Go back into the harbour.
(b) Drop anchor also.
(c) Move towards the coastline.
(d) Proceed to open seas.

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

5. From where has the Prince fled?
(a) A Dutch prison.
(b) Napoleon's conquest of Europe.
(c) The Bastille.
(d) A Spanish prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who forbids Hornblower entrance to the room where the coffin lies in state?

2. What is parallel to the canal?

3. What is Lieutenant Jones' full name?

4. What is noticed on the floating object?

5. Where do the Hornblowers leave the canal boat?

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