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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. How much fuse do they need for the explosives?
(a) Very short so it cannot be put out.
(b) About ten feet.
(c) They don't use a fuse-type explosive.
(d) Many yards.

2. 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(a) It is obsolete but still much more heavily armed than Atropos.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 signaling to someone else.
(d) It is flying French colours.

3. What is the name of the Tunnel through which the boat goes?
(a) Sapperton.
(b) Dunwiddy.
(c) Eaton.
(d) Flewert.

4. How does the Mudir respond to Hornblower's anger?
(a) With anger.
(b) With glee.
(c) Expressionless.
(d) With sarcasm.

5. Who is William McCullum?
(a) Hornblower's brother-in-law.
(b) The wreck master and director of the Coromandel Coast.
(c) The most outstanding midshipman.
(d) Hornblower's second in command.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Hornblower when he meets St. Vincent?

2. What does McCullum determine has to be done to recover the last container of gold?

3. In what has the gold been stored?

4. What does Hornblower send ashore?

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

(see the answer key)

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