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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even if Napoleon rules the earth at the moment, what consoles Hornblower?
(a) England rules the seas.
(b) Nothing lasts forever.
(c) Napoleon doesn't rule his wife, just like every other man.
(d) The seas are up for grabs.

2. What does Hornblower ask the King?
(a) Nothing.
(b) If the King would like an inspection of the Atropos.
(c) If he could have command of the HMS Shannon.
(d) What he is referring to.

3. What is the name of the privateer Hornblower captures?
(a) The Versed.
(b) The Esquire.
(c) The Lady of Verdun.
(d) The Vengeance.

4. About what is the oarsman deprecatory?
(a) The London tower.
(b) Old Ben.
(c) London Bridge.
(d) The Crossroads guard.

5. What does Hornblower send ashore?
(a) Doctor Eisenbeiss.
(b) The Prince's excess baggage.
(c) The four monkeys.
(d) The parrot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is procured at Oxford?

2. Why is Atropos forced to swing at anchor?

3. What is parallel to the canal?

4. What happens to the lead barge?

5. What does Hornblower do on the lengthy voyage to Gibraltar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how the boat progresses.

2. How does Hornblower know something is amiss on the Amelia Jane and what does he do?

3. What do Hornblower and Maria do after leaving the wherry?

4. What do the Hornblowers board after the canal board and where does that take them?

5. Describe the boat's journey from the tunnel to Oxford.

6. How does Hornblower respond to Eisenbeiss's blusters?

7. Why does the boat stop and what is the captain's concern?

8. To where and how are Hornblower and his family traveling?

9. How does Hornblower get the Atropos ready for departure?

10. What fascinates Hornblower about the boat on which he is riding?

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