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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) Three boats full of heavily-armed men.
(c) A French frigate.
(d) No one.

2. 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.

3. When do the men escape?
(a) In the dark.
(b) They have not yet escaped.
(c) In the early morning.
(d) Midday.

4. How long does Hornblower figure the voyage will take?
(a) 5-12 days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) A month and a half.
(d) 3 days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When they are about 178 miles from Paris, what happens?

2. How does Hornblower visualize his wife?

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

4. Why do the men have to stay inside?

5. Who will the men pose as?

(see the answer key)

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