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

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

3. What will have to be used to enter the reinforced lazarette?
(a) Explosives.
(b) A steel shark cage.
(c) A diver's bell.
(d) A special cutting tool.

4. What does Hornblower have his crew do?
(a) Help him write out hundreds of orders for individuals.
(b) Scrub the Atropos from stem to stern.
(c) Repaint the Atropos to reflect a change of command.
(d) Mend the sails for getting underway.

5. Why are more reliable methods not tried first?
(a) They are more expensive.
(b) They work much more slowly.
(c) McCullum needs to be there and he's not yet up to it.
(d) They are more dangerous.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Hornblower use the down time?

2. What does Hornblower realize when he comes aboard the London brig?

3. What will prevent entrance into the sunken Speedwell?

4. How does Hornblower light the fuse?

5. What does Hornblower assume about the Mudir's request?

(see the answer key)

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