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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 cannot be found?
(a) An alternate rider.
(b) An inn.
(c) A shady place to stop.
(d) Hay for the horses.

2. Why do Hornblower and Tom propel the boat through the tunnel on foot?
(a) It costs less for the men to use the tunnels than to have horses.
(b) They need to stretch their legs a bit.
(c) One horse balks at going through the tunnel and then the others do also.
(d) Horses cannot get through the tunnel.

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

4. Where is the fuse placed?
(a) In the water by the hull.
(b) A watertight barrel.
(c) In a hole in the sand.
(d) In a floating barrel.

5. What is one Turkish ship like that Hornblower notices?
(a) It is flying French colours.
(b) It is smaller than Atropos but carries far more carronades.
(c) It is obsolete but still much more heavily armed than Atropos.
(d) It is signaling to someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Atropos anchor?

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

3. What does Hornblower decide to pursue?

4. How much fuse do they need for the explosives?

5. Where is McCullum?

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