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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14, and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose funeral procession is Hornblower charged with planning?
(a) Admiral Fulton.
(b) Lord Barton.
(c) Admiral Leighton.
(d) Lord Nelson.

2. Why does Hornblower like the Mudir's suggestion?
(a) Because the Mudir is attempting to find the provisions the ship needs.
(b) Hornblower thinks the Mudir is being accommodating.
(c) Hornblower has no opinion on the suggestion.
(d) It will justify a longer stay.

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

4. Who goes ashore to make purchases?
(a) Eisenbeiss.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) The Prince.
(d) Turner and some assistants.

5. Who is George Turner?
(a) The dive master.
(b) Admiral Collingwood's aide de camp.
(c) The Atropos's cook.
(d) Speedwell's master.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the fuse placed?

2. What is Lieutenant Jones' full name?

3. What is Hornblower ordered when he finds Collingwood's fleet?

4. With what does Atropos arm his crew?

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

(see the answer key)

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