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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower decide to pursue?
(a) The band of nomads who robs the Atropos.
(b) Salvaging.
(c) A French privateer.
(d) A Spanish privateer.

2. Of what does Hornblower try to convince the Turks?
(a) He is waiting for a French privateer.
(b) He is fleeing a French man-o-war.
(c) He is fleeing an American privateer.
(d) He is searching for a French squadron.

3. Who fights a duel?
(a) McCullum and Jones.
(b) McCullum and the Prince.
(c) McCullum and Lieutenant Jones.
(d) McCullum and Eisenbeiss.

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

5. Why does the boat carry a long scythe blade at her prow?
(a) Because her captain is authorized to cut any boat that fails to yield.
(b) In case the boat is attacked.
(c) To cut the tow lines in an emergency.
(d) To cut through the thick weeds that grow in the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Hornblower hang his pocket watch?

2. Where does Atropos anchor?

3. What do other ships in the area do?

4. What month and year is it that the Atropos sails to Gibraltar?

5. Who is Lord Cuthbert Collingwood?

(see the answer key)

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