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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. How does Hornblower respond to news of the duel?
(a) He is anxious.
(b) He is furious.
(c) He doesn't care one way or the other.
(d) He is perplexed.

2. Where are McCullum's chances of survival best?
(a) On the ship.
(b) Either ashore or on the ship.
(c) His wound is minor.
(d) Ashore.

3. How much fuse do they need for the explosives?
(a) Very short so it cannot be put out.
(b) They don't use a fuse-type explosive.
(c) About ten feet.
(d) Many yards.

4. What does the Turkish vessel do once Atropos is in open seas?
(a) Takes after Atropos.
(b) Rams the Atropos.
(c) Makes no attempt to follow.
(d) Shoots several cannon balls at the Atropos.

5. Who fights a duel?
(a) McCullum and Lieutenant Jones.
(b) McCullum and Jones.
(c) McCullum and Eisenbeiss.
(d) McCullum and the Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Atropos see the Castilla?

2. What will have to be used to enter the reinforced lazarette?

3. Who leads the boarding party onto the Castilla?

4. What is the name of the Turkish ship?

5. What does the Mudir use as a reason that the Atropos should stay longer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who comes aboard on a visit to the Atropos and what do Hornblower and the visitor discuss?

2. Describe the capture of the Castilla.

3. Describe Eisenbeiss.

4. Why does the Atropos have to heave to momentarily and what does Hornblower do?

5. Where does Atropos head after Malta and what does Hornblower do during the voyage?

6. Who wants to go with Hornblower and the Prince and why doesn't Hornblower allow him?

7. Where does Atropos sail and from whom does Hornblower receive a dinner invitation?

8. Describe the first attempt at using an explosive device and what is decided as a result.

9. Describe how the treasure is stored and how it is recovered.

10. Describe the Atropos' escape from the Marmorice Bay.

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