View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does St. Vincent refer to Hornblower?
(a) As his protégé.
(b) As a technical sailor.
(c) As the best sea captain in the Navy.
(d) As a new father.

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

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

4. Where does Hornblower gain his first view of Atropos?
(a) At Wereworth.
(b) At Piccadilly.
(c) At Brendford.
(d) At Deptford.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower find stressful?

2. What do the three Sinhalese divers do?

3. Why is Atropos forced to swing at anchor?

4. What does Hornblower order?

5. What is discovered about many of the casks of meat on board the Atropos?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 264 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample