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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 does the Spanish warden demand?
(a) That Hornblower be executed in Rosas.
(b) That Hornblower, as a gentleman, be allowed a personal attendant on the voyage.
(c) That Hornblower be allowed an appeal trial in Rosas.
(d) That Hornblower and Bush not be transported until after Christmas.

2. What is the atmosphere in France because of Napoleon's reign?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Joyousness.
(c) Confused.
(d) Fear.

3. Who does Hornblower talk to after the English leave?
(a) A new prisoner from the latest engagement.
(b) His first lieutenant.
(c) His guards.
(d) His lawyer.

4. What is the year?
(a) 1810.
(b) 1799.
(c) 1825.
(d) 1822.

5. What is the casualty count for Hornblower's crew?
(a) About one third of her crew are killed or wounded.
(b) All but five of her crew survive with no serious wounds.
(c) All but five of her crew die in the battle.
(d) Two thirds of her crew are killed or wounded.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?

2. What is disgraceful about the French behavior after the English strike their colors?

3. How does Caillard respond?

4. What has he not yet told Bush?

5. How many French ships do the English manage to destroy?

(see the answer key)

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