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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hornblower get soaked?
(a) By the downpour that comes.
(b) By Horrocks throwing bailed water.
(c) By the waves shipping over the gunnels.
(d) He manages to stay dry.

2. Who is Doctor Eisenbeiss?
(a) The doctor who treats Hornblower's children's smallpox.
(b) The King's physician.
(c) The new surgeon for the Atropos.
(d) The Royal Navy Admiralty's physician.

3. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?
(a) Takes a nap.
(b) Goes down to the tavern to have a decent meal.
(c) Goes to see the Admiralty.
(d) Dons his uniform and assumes command of Atropos.

4. Upon what does payment to Tom Jenkins depend?
(a) Timely delivery.
(b) Whether or not he beats several other boats to London.
(c) The quality of his goods.
(d) Having no problems during transit.

5. What does the King announce that confuses Hornblower?
(a) The flawless funeral procession.
(b) That Atropos is to be commanded by someone else.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A reference about Hornblower's command and His Serene Highness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower volunteer to do?

2. With what does the Prince arrive on the Atropos?

3. Why is Atropos unprepared for immediate departure?

4. Who is His Serene Highness?

5. What is the route of the Hornblower family's vessel?

(see the answer key)

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