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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17, and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent maneuvered?
(a) To speak in private with Admiral Nelson's widow.
(b) To a smaller group of people.
(c) Out the door to the gardens.
(d) To the balcony overlooking the Thames.

2. Who does Hornblower summon to accompany him?
(a) McCullum.
(b) Eisenbeiss.
(c) The Prince.
(d) Rhodes.

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

4. What month and year is it that the Atropos sails to Gibraltar?
(a) June, 1810.
(b) August, 1804.
(c) September, 1808.
(d) July, 1806.

5. What angers some of the onlookers?
(a) Hornblower's breach in protocol.
(b) That the coffin falls and cracks open.
(c) Nothing because they can see the problem.
(d) That the barge sinks with the coffin onboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of fuse does the crew construct on the next attempt at demolition?

2. What happens to the horse driver?

3. What will prevent entrance into the sunken Speedwell?

4. To where does Atropos set sail?

5. Where does Hornblower gain his first view of Atropos?

(see the answer key)

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