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

2. Where do the Hornblowers leave the canal boat?
(a) Piccadilly.
(b) Bennington.
(c) Hartford.
(d) Brentford.

3. How does Maria respond to the views of London.
(a) She thinks it's is smaller and dirtier than she imagined.
(b) She is in the cabin with her ill son and not seeing the sights.
(c) Indifferent as she's been here many times.
(d) She is awestruck.

4. What vessel does Hornblower encounter?
(a) The Amelia Jane.
(b) The Binghamton.
(c) The Cordelie.
(d) The Shannon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the one officer Hornblower remembers clearly?

2. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?

3. What do the three Sinhalese divers do?

4. Why does the boat carry a long scythe blade at her prow?

5. For what does Hornblower use the down time?

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