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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. What floats by the Atropos?
(a) A keg.
(b) An oar.
(c) An empty life boat.
(d) A body.

2. With what does the Prince arrive on the Atropos?
(a) Extensive baggage.
(b) Four servants.
(c) Four monkeys.
(d) A parrot.

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

4. What is the greatest danger from the wound?
(a) Infection.
(b) The lungs filling with fluid.
(c) Internal bleeding.
(d) Continuing to open it up with movement.

5. Who is William McCullum?
(a) The wreck master and director of the Coromandel Coast.
(b) Hornblower's second in command.
(c) The most outstanding midshipman.
(d) Hornblower's brother-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Speedwell?

2. To whom does Hornblower whisper an explanation?

3. Who does Hornblower summon to accompany him?

4. Where does Atropos anchor?

5. What does the Turkish vessel do once Atropos is in open seas?

(see the answer key)

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