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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17, and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under whose care is McCullum placed?
(a) The doctor ashore.
(b) A missionary doctor.
(c) The Admiral's personal physician.
(d) Eisenbeiss.

2. How does Hornblower gain information from McCullum?
(a) By threats.
(b) Patience and humility.
(c) Bribery.
(d) McCullum is still too ill to be of any help.

3. Where does Atropos anchor?
(a) As close to the sinking of the Speedwell as Turner can remember.
(b) Just outside of the bay.
(c) The Atropos is docked rather than anchored.
(d) On the other side of the bay.

4. Why are more reliable methods not tried first?
(a) McCullum needs to be there and he's not yet up to it.
(b) They are more dangerous.
(c) They are more expensive.
(d) They work much more slowly.

5. What fascinates Hornblower on the trip?
(a) The way the scrawny mules are able to pull so much weight.
(b) The way the boat is constructed.
(c) The way the sails are manipulated.
(d) The various types of terrain they pass.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower say will happen to the doctor if Eisenbeiss contravenes the mutiny acts?

2. What is the gunner's name?

3. What does Eisenbeiss want to do for McCullum?

4. Where do the Hornblowers leave the canal boat?

5. Where does Hornblower gain his first view of Atropos?

(see the answer key)

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