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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. About what does Maria fret?
(a) The sun is going to ruin her complexion.
(b) Their son is crying.
(c) Her sister's upcoming marriage.
(d) Hornblower's indecorous behavior.

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

3. What type of fuse does the crew construct on the next attempt at demolition?
(a) Braided fuse.
(b) Fuseless.
(c) Twisted fuse.
(d) Flying fuse.

4. To where does Atropos set sail?
(a) Marmorice Bay.
(b) Malta.
(c) Puta Batang.
(d) Batavia.

5. What is noticed on the floating object?
(a) The number 47.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The tattooed letters ARA.
(d) The number 27.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower gain his first view of Atropos?

2. What is removed from McCullum's wound?

3. Why does Hornblower like the Mudir's suggestion?

4. Why is Atropos forced to swing at anchor?

5. How does Hornblower respond to news of the duel?

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