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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who intervenes between a young man dressed in finery and Hornblower?
(a) Admiral Leighton.
(b) The Earl of West Borough.
(c) The High Chamberlain to His Serene Highness.
(d) The Bishop of Canterbury.

2. 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) The seas are up for grabs.
(c) England rules the seas.
(d) Nothing lasts forever.

3. Where does the boat arrive at the Thames River proper?
(a) Near Avondale.
(b) Near Stratford-on-Avon.
(c) Near Lechlade.
(d) Right in the heart of London.

4. What will carry the dignitaries during the procession?
(a) A series of barges.
(b) The King's carriages.
(c) They will walk behind the caisson carrying the casket.
(d) Some open topped surreys.

5. What do the three Sinhalese divers do?
(a) Only obey McCullum.
(b) Sleep on the fore deck.
(c) Dive for pearls.
(d) Insult Hornblower by accident.

6. What cannot be found?
(a) A shady place to stop.
(b) Hay for the horses.
(c) An inn.
(d) An alternate rider.

7. What is procured at Oxford?
(a) Lunch.
(b) An arrest warrant for the drunk teamster.
(c) A room at a plush inn.
(d) A fresh crew.

8. Why does Admiral St. Vincent apologize?
(a) For the Prince's arrogance.
(b) He does not apologize.
(c) For Hornblower's confusion.
(d) For leaving Hornblower to the "wolves."

9. Who is William McCullum?
(a) Hornblower's brother-in-law.
(b) The wreck master and director of the Coromandel Coast.
(c) The most outstanding midshipman.
(d) Hornblower's second in command.

10. With what does the Prince arrive on the Atropos?
(a) Four servants.
(b) A parrot.
(c) Extensive baggage.
(d) Four monkeys.

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

12. What sort of affect does Hornblower maintain?
(a) Affable.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Angry.
(d) Icy and reserved.

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

14. Upon what vessel do Hornblower and his family take passage?
(a) The Queen Elizabeth.
(b) The Queen Anne.
(c) The Queen Mary.
(d) The Queen Charlotte.

15. What is a wherry?
(a) An animal similar to a cow.
(b) A cross between a horse and a special type of donkey.
(c) A flat ferry barge.
(d) A rowed craft.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?

2. What is noticed on the floating object?

3. Upon what does payment to Tom Jenkins depend?

4. To whom does Hornblower whisper an explanation?

5. Where is Hornblower to proceed?

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