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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What month and year is it that the Atropos sails to Gibraltar?
(a) July, 1806.
(b) September, 1808.
(c) August, 1804.
(d) June, 1810.

2. How does Hornblower respond to news of the duel?
(a) He is anxious.
(b) He is furious.
(c) He is perplexed.
(d) He doesn't care one way or the other.

3. What does Hornblower ask the King?
(a) If he could have command of the HMS Shannon.
(b) What he is referring to.
(c) If the King would like an inspection of the Atropos.
(d) Nothing.

4. Who does Hornblower summon to accompany him?
(a) Rhodes.
(b) McCullum.
(c) Eisenbeiss.
(d) The Prince.

5. Who forbids Hornblower entrance to the room where the coffin lies in state?
(a) Sgt. Lickket.
(b) A marine corporal.
(c) Lieutenant Bracegirdle.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Hornblower hang his pocket watch?

2. What does Hornblower decide to pursue?

3. How does Maria respond to the views of London.

4. What is removed from McCullum's wound?

5. What is the name of the privateer Hornblower captures?

(see the answer key)

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