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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. Where does Hornblower gain his first view of Atropos?
(a) At Brendford.
(b) At Piccadilly.
(c) At Deptford.
(d) At Wereworth.

2. What is the horse driver doing?
(a) Dozing on top of one of the horses.
(b) Cruelly whipping the horses.
(c) Singing in a loud voice.
(d) Drinking gin continually.

3. Who is Lord Cuthbert Collingwood?
(a) Maria Hornblower's benefactor.
(b) A hero of Trafalgar.
(c) The Duke of Bollingbroke.
(d) Admiral St. Vincent's best friend.

4. Even if Napoleon rules the earth at the moment, what consoles Hornblower?
(a) Napoleon doesn't rule his wife, just like every other man.
(b) Nothing lasts forever.
(c) England rules the seas.
(d) The seas are up for grabs.

5. Who is the one officer Hornblower remembers clearly?
(a) Tom Leighton.
(b) John Jones.
(c) Tom Pullings.
(d) Jacob Miller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is His Serene Highness?

2. Who is driving horses?

3. Who is George Turner?

4. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?

5. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent going?

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