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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 sort of affect does Hornblower maintain?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Angry.
(c) Icy and reserved.
(d) Affable.

2. What does the man at the tiller give up on doing?
(a) Keeping the boat completely in line.
(b) Telling his crew to row harder.
(c) Trying to engage Hornblower in conversation.
(d) Telling the captain about the weakened pinion rudder.

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

4. What happens as the barge approaches its destination?
(a) It becalms itself.
(b) It sinks.
(c) It rams the dock.
(d) It becomes less maneuverable.

5. Who is William McCullum?
(a) The wreck master and director of the Coromandel Coast.
(b) Hornblower's second in command.
(c) Hornblower's brother-in-law.
(d) The most outstanding midshipman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?

2. What do the three Sinhalese divers do?

3. With what does Atropos arm his crew?

4. What is noticed on the floating object?

5. How does Maria respond to the views of London.

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