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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. Upon what vessel do Hornblower and his family take passage?
(a) The Queen Charlotte.
(b) The Queen Anne.
(c) The Queen Mary.
(d) The Queen Elizabeth.

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

3. How much fuse do they need for the explosives?
(a) Many yards.
(b) Very short so it cannot be put out.
(c) They don't use a fuse-type explosive.
(d) About ten feet.

4. Who is His Serene Highness?
(a) The Prince of Austria-Hungary.
(b) The Prince of Wales.
(c) The Prince of Seitz-Bunau.
(d) The Prince of the Ottoman Empire.

5. What does Hornblower convince a businessman to do?
(a) Offer three extra kegs of whiskey.
(b) Exchange the casks of meat for some that is not spoiled.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Finance extra provisions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cannot be found?

2. Why does Admiral St. Vincent apologize?

3. Why does the boat carry a long scythe blade at her prow?

4. Where are McCullum's chances of survival best?

5. What does Hornblower have his crew do?

(see the answer key)

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