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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. Who demands to go with the Prince?
(a) Eisenbeiss.
(b) John Jones.
(c) The Prince's three bodyguards.
(d) McCullum.

2. Who is His Serene Highness?
(a) The Prince of Wales.
(b) The Prince of the Ottoman Empire.
(c) The Prince of Austria-Hungary.
(d) The Prince of Seitz-Bunau.

3. What does Hornblower ask the King?
(a) What he is referring to.
(b) If the King would like an inspection of the Atropos.
(c) Nothing.
(d) If he could have command of the HMS Shannon.

4. How much fuse do they need for the explosives?
(a) They don't use a fuse-type explosive.
(b) About ten feet.
(c) Very short so it cannot be put out.
(d) Many yards.

5. How does Hornblower get soaked?
(a) He manages to stay dry.
(b) By Horrocks throwing bailed water.
(c) By the downpour that comes.
(d) By the waves shipping over the gunnels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower have his crew do?

2. Why is Atropos forced to swing at anchor?

3. What does Eisenbeiss want to do for McCullum?

4. What does Hornblower find stressful?

5. What does Hornblower assume about the Mudir's request?

(see the answer key)

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