View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Mudir suggest?
(a) The Atropos should exchange goods rather than outright purchasing them.
(b) The Atropos should sail around to the other side of the island.
(c) The Atropos will have to remain for awhile to fully provision.
(d) The Atropos should try some of the local foods.

2. How is the silver in the Speedwell stored?
(a) Bags.
(b) Chests.
(c) Pottery.
(d) Iron pots.

3. Who demands to go with the Prince?
(a) John Jones.
(b) McCullum.
(c) The Prince's three bodyguards.
(d) Eisenbeiss.

4. What does Hornblower assume about the Mudir's request?
(a) That it is for the townspeople's peace of mind.
(b) That he is being deceitful.
(c) He takes the Mudir at face value.
(d) That he is a good chief and concerned for his people.

5. Where does Eisenbeiss think the bullet is lodged?
(a) In McCullum's shoulder blade.
(b) In McCullum's right lung.
(c) McCullum's scapula.
(d) Next to the heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Mudir respond to Hornblower's anger?

2. How does Hornblower respond to news of the duel?

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

4. Under whose care is McCullum placed?

5. What type of fuse does the crew construct on the next attempt at demolition?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the capture of the Castilla.

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

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

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

6. What does Hornblower think is good news?

7. Describe Eisenbeiss.

8. What does Hornblower tell Eisenbeiss concerning the duel and McCullum?

9. What does Hornblower do after delivering the treasure?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,019 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample