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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 do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?
(a) Takes a nap.
(b) Goes down to the tavern to have a decent meal.
(c) Dons his uniform and assumes command of Atropos.
(d) Goes to see the Admiralty.

2. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent going?
(a) Picadilly.
(b) London Square.
(c) St. James.
(d) Buckingham Palace.

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

4. Who is the one officer Hornblower remembers clearly?
(a) Tom Leighton.
(b) John Jones.
(c) Tom Pullings.
(d) Jacob Miller.

5. With what does Looney return after diving down to the ship?
(a) The entire barrel.
(b) A silver shilling.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Pieces of the bomb.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does St. Vincent refer to Hornblower?

2. From where does Hornblower hang his pocket watch?

3. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?

4. About what is the oarsman deprecatory?

5. What other information does Turner obtain?

(see the answer key)

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