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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to his men daily?
(a) They continue to die of their wounds.
(b) They are forced into extremely crowded cells.
(c) They are flogged and tortured.
(d) They are put on exhibit for the scorn and ridicule of the local populace.

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

3. Where do the men spend their first night in France?
(a) Cerbère.
(b) Calysos.
(c) Etiennen.
(d) Rosas.

4. Why should Hornblower not worry about losing his ship?
(a) He has enough money to replace it.
(b) He has recovered many French ships for the British.
(c) He was ordered into battle under terrible odds.
(d) He is considered a hero and no one minds the loss of one ship.

5. What does Hornblower find envious about Brown?
(a) His dexterity.
(b) His fluent French.
(c) His ability to make friends quickly.
(d) His easy-going nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hopes to face death with "colours flying"?

2. Who shares the interviewer's lack of concern for the welfare of those under his supervision?

3. About how far is it to Paris from Rosas?

4. How does Brown feel at dinner?

5. What can Hornblower see from his daily walks?

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