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

2. What will happen to Eisenbeiss if McCullum dies?
(a) Nothing; it was a fair duel.
(b) Monetary penalty.
(c) Flogging or worse.
(d) Imprisonment for life.

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

4. Why isn't Hornblower fretting overly much about meeting the King?
(a) Because he has a cold.
(b) Because St. Vincent says he may not even meet the king personally.
(c) Because he has new orders.
(d) Because he knows he looks and feels his best.

5. Who goes ashore to make purchases?
(a) The Prince.
(b) Eisenbeiss.
(c) Turner and some assistants.
(d) Hornblower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower give Turner permission to do?

2. What does the Mudir suggest?

3. What does McCullum determine has to be done to recover the last container of gold?

4. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?

5. What does Hornblower order?

(see the answer key)

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