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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. With what does the Prince arrive on the Atropos?
(a) Four servants.
(b) Four monkeys.
(c) A parrot.
(d) Extensive baggage.

2. What floats by the Atropos?
(a) An oar.
(b) A body.
(c) A keg.
(d) An empty life boat.

3. What does Hornblower arrange to be brought on board?
(a) His own cook.
(b) The judge for the court martial of a crewmember.
(c) A commissioner.
(d) Powder, shot and water.

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

5. What size guns does the other English frigate bear?
(a) Ten large cannon and 20 carronades.
(b) Twenty guns of various sizes.
(c) 11-pounders.
(d) 9-pounders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Turkish vessel do once Atropos is in open seas?

2. Why does Atropos slow down?

3. Why is Atropos forced to swing at anchor?

4. What does Hornblower do as he sails for his destination?

5. Even if Napoleon rules the earth at the moment, what consoles Hornblower?

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