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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. To where does Atropos set sail?
(a) Marmorice Bay.
(b) Batavia.
(c) Malta.
(d) Puta Batang.

2. What does McCullum determine has to be done to recover the last container of gold?
(a) A larger hold must be worked in the larazette.
(b) The entire ship has to be demolished.
(c) Someone has to be able to dig under the hull in the sand.
(d) The last container of gold is not recoverable.

3. Why is Atropos forced to swing at anchor?
(a) A French man-o-war.
(b) Thick fog.
(c) Customs.
(d) To take another person on board.

4. Why isn't Hornblower fretting overly much about meeting the King?
(a) Because St. Vincent says he may not even meet the king personally.
(b) Because he has new orders.
(c) Because he has a cold.
(d) Because he knows he looks and feels his best.

5. Where will the procession end?
(a) Westminister Cathedral.
(b) St. Thomas Cathedral.
(c) Whitehall Steps.
(d) Buckminister Abby.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower get soaked?

2. What is Hornblower missing?

3. What does the Mudir suggest?

4. What happens to the horse driver?

5. What is noticed on the floating object?

(see the answer key)

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