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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. Where does Hornblower take Atropos in her bid for freedom?
(a) Due north.
(b) To the south channel.
(c) To the east channel.
(d) To the west passage.

2. Who does Hornblower summon to accompany him?
(a) Eisenbeiss.
(b) Rhodes.
(c) The Prince.
(d) McCullum.

3. With what does Atropos arm his crew?
(a) Swords and bayonets.
(b) Just muskets.
(c) Muskets and cutlasses.
(d) Just knives.

4. What will happen to Eisenbeiss if McCullum dies?
(a) Flogging or worse.
(b) Nothing; it was a fair duel.
(c) Imprisonment for life.
(d) Monetary penalty.

5. Why does Admiral St. Vincent apologize?
(a) For the Prince's arrogance.
(b) He does not apologize.
(c) For leaving Hornblower to the "wolves."
(d) For Hornblower's confusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent going?

2. What does Hornblower do at the end of the day of loading Atropos?

3. What is procured at Oxford?

4. Whose funeral procession is Hornblower charged with planning?

5. How is the boat guided?

(see the answer key)

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