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

2. Why are two of the boats delayed at bit?
(a) They are arguing about pursuit.
(b) They lose their oars.
(c) They acidentally ram each other.
(d) Picking up men from the first boat which Hornblower sinks.

3. How is Bush in the morning?
(a) He is near death.
(b) His stump is completely healed over.
(c) Feverish.
(d) Much better.

4. What vessel do the men spot?
(a) The Nelson.
(b) The Java.
(c) The Leopard.
(d) The Triumph.

5. At what does Hornblower marvel?
(a) At how bitter and hostile Caillard is.
(b) Bush's incredible constitution.
(c) The way Brown handles all the tasks necessary to the comfort of Hornblower and Bush.
(d) The beauty of the countryside while Hornblower travels towards his death.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it taken the men to travel about 400 miles?

2. What happens every few days?

3. Who gives chase to Hornblower's vessel?

4. What effect does the lack of sleep have on Hornblower?

5. With whom do the men become acquainted?

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