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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) Explosives.
(d) A steel shark cage.

2. What bargain does the Mudir offer Hornblower?
(a) Hand over the treasure and they will live.
(b) Give them 1/4 of the treasure.
(c) Hand over the treasure he's taken on board and he can have the rest he can recover.
(d) Give them half the treasure.

3. What does Hornblower decide to pursue?
(a) A French privateer.
(b) The band of nomads who robs the Atropos.
(c) Salvaging.
(d) A Spanish privateer.

4. What does Hornblower call the supplies McCullum takes on board?
(a) Expensive.
(b) Strange.
(c) Worthless.
(d) He has no opinion.

5. What does Eisenbeiss want to do for McCullum?
(a) Leave him at a larger island for better medical care.
(b) Let him die.
(c) Remove the bullet surgically.
(d) Find a shaman who will have the right herbal concoction.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Looney return after diving down to the ship?

2. What is the name of the Turkish ship?

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

4. About what does Jones become confused?

5. Where is McCullum?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the capture of the Castilla.

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

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

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

5. Describe McCullum and his divers.

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

7. What does Hornblower suddenly notice about two deserted fortresses?

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

9. What does Hornblower do after delivering the treasure?

10. Describe the next attempt at using explosives.

(see the answer keys)

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