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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. What intrigues Hornblower as he observes the activities of the harbor?
(a) That there are ten captured English vessels in the harbor.
(b) The local blockade effort.
(c) That the French have only one frigate in the harbor.
(d) The fact that there are a dozen or more American vessels.

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

3. What does the kitchen make?
(a) Fifty pounds of ship's biscuits.
(b) Dried fruits and jerky.
(c) Cordon Bleu.
(d) Fancy breads and pastries.

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

5. Why would Hornblower be shot immediately if caught?
(a) The French government would not admit to making a mistake.
(b) He would be considered a spy.
(c) So he couldn't escape again.
(d) So he could not ridicule the French government for making an inaccurate announcement.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower see that motivates him to form an escape plan?

3. What do they do with Caillard?

4. What does the doctor tell Caillard?

5. What does Bush have great difficulty doing?

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