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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 does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?
(a) Takes a nap.
(b) Dons his uniform and assumes command of Atropos.
(c) Goes to see the Admiralty.
(d) Goes down to the tavern to have a decent meal.

2. What does Hornblower order?
(a) For the Atropos to maintain absolute silence.
(b) For Atropos to head out to open seas.
(c) His gig lowered.
(d) For the Prince to climb aloft.

3. About what is the oarsman deprecatory?
(a) Old Ben.
(b) The Crossroads guard.
(c) The London tower.
(d) London Bridge.

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

5. Where is the fuse placed?
(a) A watertight barrel.
(b) In the water by the hull.
(c) In a floating barrel.
(d) In a hole in the sand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower get soaked?

2. What does Hornblower do on the lengthy voyage to Gibraltar?

3. What sort of manner does McCullum maintain?

4. What is the reason for the lack of flotsam?

5. Where do the Hornblowers leave the canal boat?

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