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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 happens as the barge approaches its destination?
(a) It becomes less maneuverable.
(b) It becalms itself.
(c) It sinks.
(d) It rams the dock.

2. What is Hornblower missing?
(a) His hat.
(b) His left epaulet.
(c) His watch.
(d) His sword.

3. What other information does Turner obtain?
(a) That the HMS Leopard just left.
(b) Very little.
(c) That the English fleet under Lord Cuthbert just left.
(d) That a French man-o-war is shortly expected.

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

5. Who comes to the Atropos?
(a) The fortress's commandant.
(b) The Turkish captain.
(c) No one.
(d) The Mudir.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Maria fret?

2. Why is Atropos forced to swing at anchor?

3. What will happen to Eisenbeiss if McCullum dies?

4. How fast does the boat move?

5. How is the silver in the Speedwell stored?

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