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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. What month and year is it that the Atropos sails to Gibraltar?
(a) August, 1804.
(b) September, 1808.
(c) July, 1806.
(d) June, 1810.

2. What is noticed on the floating object?
(a) The number 27.
(b) The number 47.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The tattooed letters ARA.

3. Around what is the fuse wrapped?
(a) A cannon ball.
(b) Nothing.
(c) An iron rod.
(d) A large coil.

4. What does Hornblower say will happen to the doctor if Eisenbeiss contravenes the mutiny acts?
(a) Eisenbeiss will be dismissed off the ship.
(b) Eisenbeiss will swing from a yardarm.
(c) Hornblower knows he cannot do much to Eisenbeiss.
(d) Eisenbeiss will sit for a court martial.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower light the fuse?

2. Where does Atropos go after discharging the treasure?

3. What happens to the horse driver?

4. Why does Hornblower put a spring under the Atropos anchor?

5. What does the man at the tiller give up on doing?

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