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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 on the lengthy voyage to Gibraltar?
(a) Drill his crew.
(b) Study celestial navigation.
(c) Teach his midshipmen about currents.
(d) Write his memoirs.

2. How is Hornblower when he meets St. Vincent?
(a) Apprehensive.
(b) Sick.
(c) Exuberant.
(d) Melancholy.

3. About what does Maria fret?
(a) Her sister's upcoming marriage.
(b) Hornblower's indecorous behavior.
(c) Their son is crying.
(d) The sun is going to ruin her complexion.

4. Why is Atropos forced to swing at anchor?
(a) Customs.
(b) A French man-o-war.
(c) Thick fog.
(d) To take another person on board.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do other ships in the area do?

2. To whom does Hornblower whisper an explanation?

3. What does Hornblower send ashore?

4. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?

5. From where does Hornblower hang his pocket watch?

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