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

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

3. Why is Atropos forced to swing at anchor?
(a) To take another person on board.
(b) Thick fog.
(c) A French man-o-war.
(d) Customs.

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

5. Where are McCullum's chances of survival best?
(a) His wound is minor.
(b) On the ship.
(c) Ashore.
(d) Either ashore or on the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of affect does Hornblower maintain?

2. What is Hornblower missing?

3. What type of fuse does the crew construct on the next attempt at demolition?

4. Who fights a duel?

5. Who is William McCullum?

(see the answer key)

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