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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 does the Mudir suggest?
(a) The Atropos should sail around to the other side of the island.
(b) The Atropos should try some of the local foods.
(c) The Atropos should exchange goods rather than outright purchasing them.
(d) The Atropos will have to remain for awhile to fully provision.

2. For what does Hornblower use the down time?
(a) Inspecting the new carronades.
(b) Writing orders.
(c) Writing his wife.
(d) Drilling his men.

3. Why does Hornblower decide not to let Eisenbeiss accompany him?
(a) Because of Eisenbeiss' attitude.
(b) Because Hornblower wants an opportunity to speak with McCullum alone.
(c) Because Hornblower wants an opportunity to speak with the Prince alone.
(d) Because Hornblower wants an opportunity to speak with Lieutenent Jones alone.

4. Why do they want to go in through the lazarette?
(a) It is the weakest wall of the ship.
(b) It is the only part of the hull not under the sand.
(c) It is faced away from the land so the natives cannot see what is going on.
(d) It is where the gold and silver was stored.

5. Who is Doctor Eisenbeiss?
(a) The doctor who treats Hornblower's children's smallpox.
(b) The new surgeon for the Atropos.
(c) The Royal Navy Admiralty's physician.
(d) The King's physician.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?

2. Upon what vessel do Hornblower and his family take passage?

3. What is the greatest danger from the wound?

4. What bargain does the Mudir offer Hornblower?

5. Why does Hornblower like the Mudir's suggestion?

(see the answer key)

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