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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one Turkish ship like that Hornblower notices?
(a) It is obsolete but still much more heavily armed than Atropos.
(b) It is smaller than Atropos but carries far more carronades.
(c) It is flying French colours.
(d) It is signaling to someone else.

2. What does Hornblower do to buy some time to save the man overboard?
(a) Nothing; Atropos is far enough ahead to be able to take some down time.
(b) Signals a parley request.
(c) Pretends to signal to a fleet.
(d) Throws casks of flammable oil in Atropos's wake.

3. About what is the oarsman deprecatory?
(a) London Bridge.
(b) The Crossroads guard.
(c) The London tower.
(d) Old Ben.

4. Upon what vessel do Hornblower and his family take passage?
(a) The Queen Anne.
(b) The Queen Mary.
(c) The Queen Charlotte.
(d) The Queen Elizabeth.

5. How long would the overland passage have been that Hornblower just traveled by boat in less than a day?
(a) 180 miles.
(b) 100 miles.
(c) 50 miles.
(d) 250 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the horse driver?

2. Why does Atropos slow down?

3. What is the greatest danger from the wound?

4. Where does Hornblower take Atropos in her bid for freedom?

5. What does Hornblower find when he returns to his hotel room?

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