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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for the lack of flotsam?
(a) The larazette is metal and sinks.
(b) The sand minimizes impact to the ship.
(c) The ship's timbers have become completely waterlogged.
(d) The barrel focuses the explosion.

2. What will happen to Eisenbeiss if McCullum dies?
(a) Monetary penalty.
(b) Imprisonment for life.
(c) Nothing; it was a fair duel.
(d) Flogging or worse.

3. What else does Hornblower notice as he is scanning the area?
(a) Nothing else out of the ordinary.
(b) The island fortress is also occupied.
(c) The bay entrance is patrolled by five Turkish vessels.
(d) The Mudir is standing on shore with about 300 troops.

4. Around what is the fuse wrapped?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A large coil.
(c) A cannon ball.
(d) An iron rod.

5. What is the gunner's name?
(a) Machens.
(b) Hammer.
(c) Gold.
(d) Clout.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hornblower put a spring under the Atropos anchor?

2. Who accidentally falls overboard?

3. In what kind of shape are the ships after the fighting?

4. Why does Atropos slow down?

5. Where does Atropos see the Castilla?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hornblower's strategy as he is being pursued by the Castilla?

2. How does Hornblower continue his ruse concerning the Castilla?

3. What does Eisenbeis explain to Hornblower about McCullum's wound?

4. What besides the fortresses has appeared to cause problems for the Atropos?

5. What does Hornblower see at Cartagena that surprises him, and what does he do?

6. Why does the Atropos have to heave to momentarily and what does Hornblower do?

7. Describe how the treasure is stored and how it is recovered.

8. Where does Atropos sail and from whom does Hornblower receive a dinner invitation?

9. What does Hornblower find when he returns to the Atropos?

10. Describe the next attempt at using explosives.

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