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

2. How does St. Vincent refer to Hornblower?
(a) As the best sea captain in the Navy.
(b) As his protégé.
(c) As a new father.
(d) As a technical sailor.

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

4. How is the boat guided?
(a) With a rack and pinion.
(b) By the paddlewheel.
(c) By a man at the tiller.
(d) By the way the sails are set.

5. Around what is the fuse wrapped?
(a) A large coil.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A cannon ball.
(d) An iron rod.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is His Serene Highness?

2. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?

3. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent going?

4. What does Hornblower find stressful?

5. Of what does Hornblower try to convince the Turks?

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