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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14, and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do other ships in the area do?
(a) Go back into the harbour.
(b) Drop anchor also.
(c) Move towards the coastline.
(d) Proceed to open seas.

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

3. What does the Mudir offer for the Atropos's continued presence?
(a) A couple carpenters to make a new mizzenmast.
(b) Some men to help the Atropos.
(c) Free supplies.
(d) Their friendship.

4. What is the Speedwell?
(a) A ship that needs to be salvaged.
(b) A French privateer.
(c) The flagship of the fleet.
(d) An American privateer.

5. What floats by the Atropos?
(a) An oar.
(b) A body.
(c) An empty life boat.
(d) A keg.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Hornblower use the down time?

2. What does Hornblower declare about the men on the London brig?

3. Where is the fuse placed?

4. What has leaked?

5. What will prevent entrance into the sunken Speedwell?

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