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

2. From where does Hornblower hang his pocket watch?
(a) His neck.
(b) The bridle of the lead horse.
(c) His fob.
(d) The coffin.

3. How is the vessel upon which the Hornblower family rides propelled?
(a) Sails.
(b) Rowing.
(c) Towed.
(d) Steam.

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

5. Where does Hornblower play with his son?
(a) He does not have time to see his son.
(b) In the nursery.
(c) In the hotel common room.
(d) In his hotel room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower arrange to be brought on board?

2. What happens to the horse driver?

3. Why do Hornblower and Tom propel the boat through the tunnel on foot?

4. What does Hornblower have his crew do?

5. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent going?

(see the answer key)

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