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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower do in the reading room?
(a) Falls asleep in the chair.
(b) Reviews several weeks' worth of newspapers.
(c) Talks with Marie about her life there.
(d) Reads the notice of his escape.

2. What does Hornblower see that motivates him to form an escape plan?
(a) An English ship off the coast.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Two English spies following the coach.
(d) A rowboat.

3. How are the men received?
(a) They are shot.
(b) They are invited into the house.
(c) They are turned away.
(d) They are held at gunpoint.

4. With what does Hornblower struggle?
(a) His inadequate French.
(b) Nothing at the moment.
(c) His fear of discovery.
(d) His sense of honor in staying there.

5. What comes easy to Brown?
(a) Reading.
(b) Letting go of worry.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Mastering almost any skill.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About what does Hornblower fret when in Rosas?

3. How long does Hornblower figure the voyage will take?

4. What happens to Hornblower's ship?

5. What is frightening that the men encounter?

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