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

2. Whose funeral procession is Hornblower charged with planning?
(a) Admiral Leighton.
(b) Lord Nelson.
(c) Lord Barton.
(d) Admiral Fulton.

3. Which canal(s) does the boat go down?
(a) The Severn and Cotswald.
(b) Thames and Severn.
(c) Just the Cotswald.
(d) Just the Thames.

4. What angers some of the onlookers?
(a) Nothing because they can see the problem.
(b) That the coffin falls and cracks open.
(c) Hornblower's breach in protocol.
(d) That the barge sinks with the coffin onboard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long would the overland passage have been that Hornblower just traveled by boat in less than a day?

2. From where does Hornblower hang his pocket watch?

3. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?

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

5. Where do the Hornblowers leave the canal boat?

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