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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will have to be used to enter the reinforced lazarette?
(a) A diver's bell.
(b) A special cutting tool.
(c) A steel shark cage.
(d) Explosives.

2. How does Hornblower respond to news of the duel?
(a) He is perplexed.
(b) He is furious.
(c) He is anxious.
(d) He doesn't care one way or the other.

3. Who leads the boarding party onto the Castilla?
(a) The captain of the other English ship.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) The first mate.
(d) Jones.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who purchases the Atropos?

2. How many guns has the Castilla?

3. Of what does Hornblower try to convince the Turks?

4. What does Hornblower call the supplies McCullum takes on board?

5. What does Hornblower decide to pursue?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who comes aboard on a visit to the Atropos and what do Hornblower and the visitor discuss?

2. What besides the fortresses has appeared to cause problems for the Atropos?

3. Describe the first attempt at using an explosive device and what is decided as a result.

4. Why does Hornblower believe the second attempt at explosives is unsuccessful and what does McCullum explain?

5. What does Hornblower see at Cartagena that surprises him, and what does he do?

6. How does Hornblower continue his ruse concerning the Castilla?

7. Where does Atropos sail and from whom does Hornblower receive a dinner invitation?

8. How do the divers find the ship and what is the resultant plan?

9. Why does the Atropos have to heave to momentarily and what does Hornblower do?

10. Describe the next attempt at using explosives.

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