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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 surprises Hornblower?
(a) There are two English frigates surrounding the Castilla.
(b) The French man-o-war Lafayette is attacking the Castilla.
(c) The Castilla chases the Atropos.
(d) The Castilla is listing badly in the water.

2. What does Eisenbeiss do as soon as the ship is still?
(a) Goes ashore to search for laudanum.
(b) Performs surgery on McCullum.
(c) Goes ashore to see if he can find a surgeon.
(d) Tries to slip away from the ship.

3. How does Hornblower keep Atropos in relation to the Turkish ship?
(a) Broadside.
(b) Bow forward.
(c) Stern forward.
(d) Whichever way it can maintain its position.

4. Where does Hornblower take Atropos in her bid for freedom?
(a) To the south channel.
(b) To the east channel.
(c) To the west passage.
(d) Due north.

5. What size guns does the other English frigate bear?
(a) Twenty guns of various sizes.
(b) 11-pounders.
(c) Ten large cannon and 20 carronades.
(d) 9-pounders.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower gain information from McCullum?

2. Where does Atropos go after discharging the treasure?

3. Where does Atropos anchor?

4. Why is Hornblower not concerned about the Castilla?

5. Who purchases the Atropos?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the next attempt at using explosives.

4. Describe the capture of the Castilla.

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

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

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

8. Describe Hornblower's interaction with the Mudir.

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

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

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