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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. What does Hornblower arrange to be brought on board?
(a) His own cook.
(b) Powder, shot and water.
(c) The judge for the court martial of a crewmember.
(d) A commissioner.

2. What is the name of the Tunnel through which the boat goes?
(a) Eaton.
(b) Flewert.
(c) Sapperton.
(d) Dunwiddy.

3. Who comes aboard the Atropos?
(a) The local Mudir.
(b) An English resident in the area.
(c) No one.
(d) A Turkish diver of great repute.

4. What does Hornblower have his crew do?
(a) Repaint the Atropos to reflect a change of command.
(b) Scrub the Atropos from stem to stern.
(c) Mend the sails for getting underway.
(d) Help him write out hundreds of orders for individuals.

5. What is the route of the Hornblower family's vessel?
(a) From Dover to London.
(b) From Surrey to London.
(c) From Birmingham to London.
(d) From Gloucester to London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Mudir offer for the Atropos's continued presence?

2. What does Hornblower notice about the nearby fortress one morning?

3. About what does Maria fret?

4. What does Hornblower take care with as far as the loading is concerned?

5. Who does Hornblower summon to accompany him?

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