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

2. Upon what does payment to Tom Jenkins depend?
(a) Having no problems during transit.
(b) Timely delivery.
(c) The quality of his goods.
(d) Whether or not he beats several other boats to London.

3. 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) To the balcony overlooking the Thames.
(d) Out the door to the gardens.

4. Where is McCullum?
(a) In a hospital on the mainland.
(b) In a small boat headed to the mainland.
(c) On the ship.
(d) Dead.

5. What is Hornblower ordered when he finds Collingwood's fleet?
(a) To sail on to Purang Batang.
(b) Nothing.
(c) To take station in the fleet.
(d) To leave McCullum on the flag ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the one officer Hornblower remembers clearly?

2. Who forbids Hornblower entrance to the room where the coffin lies in state?

3. About what is the oarsman deprecatory?

4. What does Hornblower volunteer to do?

5. What is the name of the Tunnel through which the boat goes?

(see the answer key)

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