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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. Where does Hornblower play with his son?
(a) He does not have time to see his son.
(b) In his hotel room.
(c) In the nursery.
(d) In the hotel common room.

2. What does the King announce that confuses Hornblower?
(a) That Atropos is to be commanded by someone else.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A reference about Hornblower's command and His Serene Highness.
(d) The flawless funeral procession.

3. Where does Eisenbeiss think the bullet is lodged?
(a) In McCullum's right lung.
(b) Next to the heart.
(c) In McCullum's shoulder blade.
(d) McCullum's scapula.

4. What will carry the dignitaries during the procession?
(a) A series of barges.
(b) Some open topped surreys.
(c) The King's carriages.
(d) They will walk behind the caisson carrying the casket.

5. What is the Speedwell?
(a) A ship that needs to be salvaged.
(b) An American privateer.
(c) The flagship of the fleet.
(d) A French privateer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is driving horses?

2. Why does Hornblower put a spring under the Atropos anchor?

3. What does Hornblower ask the King?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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