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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. What is Hornblower missing?
(a) His left epaulet.
(b) His watch.
(c) His sword.
(d) His hat.

2. What is Lieutenant Jones' full name?
(a) John Jones the Ninth.
(b) John James Jones the Second.
(c) Joseph Jones the First.
(d) Jacob Jones the Eighth.

3. Where is Hornblower to proceed?
(a) Yurba.
(b) Port Jackson.
(c) Antigua.
(d) Malta.

4. How does Hornblower light the fuse?
(a) By striking flint against the core.
(b) Through a hole in the barrel.
(c) Through a long pipe.
(d) By dropping a live coal in the barrel.

5. How does Hornblower gain information from McCullum?
(a) Bribery.
(b) McCullum is still too ill to be of any help.
(c) Patience and humility.
(d) By threats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for the lack of flotsam?

2. Why do they want to go in through the lazarette?

3. What does Hornblower declare about the men on the London brig?

4. Who is one person who places the explosives under the wreck?

5. Who is His Serene Highness?

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