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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 happens to the lead barge?
(a) It sinks in under a minute.
(b) It springs a leak.
(c) It rams an underwater obstacle.
(d) It spins sideways.

2. From where does Hornblower hang his pocket watch?
(a) The bridle of the lead horse.
(b) The coffin.
(c) His neck.
(d) His fob.

3. What type of fuse does the crew construct on the next attempt at demolition?
(a) Fuseless.
(b) Twisted fuse.
(c) Flying fuse.
(d) Braided fuse.

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

5. What is the name of the privateer Hornblower captures?
(a) The Vengeance.
(b) The Lady of Verdun.
(c) The Versed.
(d) The Esquire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the procession end?

2. To whom does Hornblower whisper an explanation?

3. What has leaked?

4. What does the man at the tiller give up on doing?

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

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