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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does St. Vincent refer to Hornblower?
(a) As his protégé.
(b) As a new father.
(c) As a technical sailor.
(d) As the best sea captain in the Navy.

3. How does Hornblower get soaked?
(a) By the waves shipping over the gunnels.
(b) By Horrocks throwing bailed water.
(c) By the downpour that comes.
(d) He manages to stay dry.

4. How does Hornblower keep Atropos in relation to the Turkish ship?
(a) Bow forward.
(b) Stern forward.
(c) Broadside.
(d) Whichever way it can maintain its position.

5. What do the three Sinhalese divers do?
(a) Only obey McCullum.
(b) Dive for pearls.
(c) Sleep on the fore deck.
(d) Insult Hornblower by accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Mudir use as a reason that the Atropos should stay longer?

2. What does Hornblower decide to pursue?

3. What bargain does the Mudir offer Hornblower?

4. Where are Hornblower and St. Vincent maneuvered?

5. For what does Hornblower use the down time?

(see the answer key)

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