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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 does Hornblower have done to the man who fell overboard while climbing the rigging without permission?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Handcuffed and tied to the mast.
(c) Confined to the brig.
(d) Caned a few times.

2. In what has the gold been stored?
(a) Just bars stacked in the hold.
(b) Three massive chests.
(c) Canvas bags.
(d) Iron pots.

3. With what does Looney return after diving down to the ship?
(a) The entire barrel.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A silver shilling.
(d) Pieces of the bomb.

4. How does Hornblower light the fuse?
(a) By dropping a live coal in the barrel.
(b) By striking flint against the core.
(c) Through a hole in the barrel.
(d) Through a long pipe.

5. What is the name of the Turkish ship?
(a) Mejidieh.
(b) Jihida.
(c) It is not mentioned.
(d) Asala.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for the lack of flotsam?

2. What else does Hornblower notice as he is scanning the area?

3. Where is the last container of gold?

4. Why are more reliable methods not tried first?

5. How is the dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Atropos' escape from the Marmorice Bay.

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

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

4. Who wants to go with Hornblower and the Prince and why doesn't Hornblower allow him?

5. What does Eisenbeis explain to Hornblower about McCullum's wound?

6. Describe Eisenbeiss.

7. What does Hornblower find when he returns to the Atropos?

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

9. Describe Hornblower's interaction with the Mudir.

10. Describe how the treasure is stored and how it is recovered.

(see the answer keys)

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