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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. What is Hornblower ordered to attend?
(a) A hearing of advisement.
(b) His wife's birthing.
(c) A party hosted by the king.
(d) A court martial.

2. Upon what does payment to Tom Jenkins depend?
(a) Whether or not he beats several other boats to London.
(b) Having no problems during transit.
(c) Timely delivery.
(d) The quality of his goods.

3. What sort of affect does Hornblower maintain?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Affable.
(c) Angry.
(d) Icy and reserved.

4. What does Hornblower do as soon as Maria is safely situated in their hotel?
(a) Takes a nap.
(b) Dons his uniform and assumes command of Atropos.
(c) Goes down to the tavern to have a decent meal.
(d) Goes to see the Admiralty.

5. About what does Maria fret?
(a) Her sister's upcoming marriage.
(b) Their son is crying.
(c) Hornblower's indecorous behavior.
(d) The sun is going to ruin her complexion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the fuse placed?

2. Which canal(s) does the boat go down?

3. What does Hornblower do on the lengthy voyage to Gibraltar?

4. What does Eisenbeiss want to do for McCullum?

5. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent maneuvered?

(see the answer key)

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