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

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

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

4. What does Hornblower have Horrocks do?
(a) Take a small boat to find a new barge.
(b) Hold the tiller while two men repair the leak.
(c) Take a small boat with the coffin to the next barge in line.
(d) Start bailing.

5. How fast does the boat move?
(a) 25 mph.
(b) 3 mph.
(c) 13 mph.
(d) 9 mph.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower gain his first view of Atropos?

2. Who is Lord Cuthbert Collingwood?

3. Who is His Serene Highness?

4. What is the horse driver doing?

5. What will carry the dignitaries during the procession?

(see the answer key)

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