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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men encounter downriver?
(a) One of the English spies that is following them.
(b) A patrol of ten mercenaries.
(c) A waterfall.
(d) A patrol of ten French soldiers.

2. How old is Brown?
(a) 44.
(b) 17.
(c) 21.
(d) 28.

3. How many French vessels does Hornblower destroy or incapacitate?
(a) 7.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 0.

4. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?
(a) He is being relieved of command.
(b) He is badly wounded.
(c) He is promoted.
(d) He is being court martialed.

5. Where does the coach slide?
(a) Into Napoleon's carriage.
(b) Into a mud bog.
(c) Off the elevated roadway and almost into the river.
(d) Into a huge tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attends to Bush's stump?

2. Why does Hornblower choose Brown instead of his actual steward to make the journey to Paris with him?

3. What stands in the way of Hornblower marrying the love of his life?

4. What is remarkable about Hornblower and the battle?

5. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?

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