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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17, and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower ordered when he finds Collingwood's fleet?
(a) To sail on to Purang Batang.
(b) To leave McCullum on the flag ship.
(c) To take station in the fleet.
(d) Nothing.

2. Why does Hornblower decide not to let Eisenbeiss accompany him?
(a) Because Hornblower wants an opportunity to speak with the Prince alone.
(b) Because Hornblower wants an opportunity to speak with Lieutenent Jones alone.
(c) Because of Eisenbeiss' attitude.
(d) Because Hornblower wants an opportunity to speak with McCullum alone.

3. Who comes aboard the Atropos?
(a) No one.
(b) An English resident in the area.
(c) A Turkish diver of great repute.
(d) The local Mudir.

4. What type of fuse does the crew construct on the next attempt at demolition?
(a) Twisted fuse.
(b) Braided fuse.
(c) Flying fuse.
(d) Fuseless.

5. Where does Eisenbeiss think the bullet is lodged?
(a) Next to the heart.
(b) McCullum's scapula.
(c) In McCullum's shoulder blade.
(d) In McCullum's right lung.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are McCullum's chances of survival best?

2. What will carry the dignitaries during the procession?

3. What sort of manner does McCullum maintain?

4. What does Hornblower order?

5. From where has the Prince fled?

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