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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. Why does Hornblower like the Mudir's suggestion?
(a) Because the Mudir is attempting to find the provisions the ship needs.
(b) It will justify a longer stay.
(c) Hornblower has no opinion on the suggestion.
(d) Hornblower thinks the Mudir is being accommodating.

2. What other information does Turner obtain?
(a) That the HMS Leopard just left.
(b) Very little.
(c) That a French man-o-war is shortly expected.
(d) That the English fleet under Lord Cuthbert just left.

3. For what does Hornblower use the down time?
(a) Writing orders.
(b) Writing his wife.
(c) Inspecting the new carronades.
(d) Drilling his men.

4. Who is one person who places the explosives under the wreck?
(a) Looney.
(b) Headley.
(c) McCullum.
(d) Hammer.

5. With what does Atropos arm his crew?
(a) Just muskets.
(b) Just knives.
(c) Swords and bayonets.
(d) Muskets and cutlasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower missing?

2. Why are more reliable methods not tried first?

3. Who is William McCullum?

4. Who is the one officer Hornblower remembers clearly?

5. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?

(see the answer key)

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