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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3, 4, and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the man at the tiller give up on doing?
(a) Telling the captain about the weakened pinion rudder.
(b) Telling his crew to row harder.
(c) Trying to engage Hornblower in conversation.
(d) Keeping the boat completely in line.

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

3. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?
(a) A court martial.
(b) His wife's birthing.
(c) A hearing of advisement.
(d) A party hosted by the king.

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

5. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?
(a) The various types of terrain they pass.
(b) The way the boat is constructed.
(c) The way the sails are manipulated.
(d) The way the scrawny mules are able to pull so much weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maria respond to the views of London.

2. What is the name of the Tunnel through which the boat goes?

3. What happens to the lead barge?

4. What does Hornblower find when he returns to his hotel room?

5. What does Hornblower volunteer to do?

(see the answer key)

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