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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 will have to be used to enter the reinforced lazarette?
(a) A diver's bell.
(b) A steel shark cage.
(c) Explosives.
(d) A special cutting tool.

2. Why does Admiral St. Vincent apologize?
(a) For the Prince's arrogance.
(b) For leaving Hornblower to the "wolves."
(c) For Hornblower's confusion.
(d) He does not apologize.

3. What does Hornblower send ashore?
(a) The parrot.
(b) The Prince's excess baggage.
(c) Doctor Eisenbeiss.
(d) The four monkeys.

4. Who is one person who places the explosives under the wreck?
(a) Hammer.
(b) Looney.
(c) Headley.
(d) McCullum.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes aboard the Atropos?

2. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?

3. What does Hornblower ask the King?

4. Why do Hornblower and Tom propel the boat through the tunnel on foot?

5. What does Hornblower do on the lengthy voyage to Gibraltar?

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