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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14, and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives chase to Hornblower's vessel?
(a) An American frigate.
(b) A French frigate.
(c) Three boats full of heavily-armed men.
(d) No one.

2. How does Hornblower get assistance from the local pilot?
(a) He does not need a pilot.
(b) He offers him a high position in the English navy.
(c) He threatens him.
(d) He offers him a large bribe.

3. What happens when Hornblower withdraws the final ligature from Bush's stump?
(a) Brown faints while watching.
(b) Bush faints.
(c) The wound bleeds and oozes pus.
(d) The wound immediately appears better.

4. What does the doctor tell Caillard?
(a) Bush can travel in a day.
(b) Bush can travel immediately.
(c) They should just leave Bush there as he is about to die anyway.
(d) Bush's recovery is at a critical stage.

5. What worries Hornblower about their eventual arrival home?
(a) A court martial for the loss of his ship.
(b) Whether Barbara will still be interested in him.
(c) If his wife is still waiting for him.
(d) Whether he will be given another command.

Short Answer Questions

1. What's the biggest problem of escaping once a vessel is secured?

2. Who does he notice laboring at the docks?

3. What do the men encounter downriver?

4. Why must they find another boat?

5. Why do the men have to man the sweeps?

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