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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. Why is Hornblower not concerned about the Castilla?
(a) Judging from her trim, she will need a dry dock right away.
(b) The Castilla is missing much of her crew who are laying in supplies on land.
(c) The Castilla has three of her main sails down.
(d) Atropos can easily outrun her.

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

3. What does Hornblower notice about the nearby fortress one morning?
(a) They are reinforcing the walls.
(b) It is burning.
(c) It is under attack.
(d) It is no longer deserted.

4. Where do the Hornblowers leave the canal boat?
(a) Piccadilly.
(b) Hartford.
(c) Brentford.
(d) Bennington.

5. What is removed from McCullum's wound?
(a) Just a tiny bit of clothing fragment.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A ball and clothing fragments.
(d) Just a piece of the ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Hornblower use the down time?

2. What does the Mudir offer for the Atropos's continued presence?

3. Where is the last container of gold?

4. What does Eisenbeiss say is required if McCullum is to live?

5. Why are more reliable methods not tried first?

(see the answer key)

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