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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Caillard respond?
(a) He gives Bush 24 hours.
(b) He says he will give Bush one week to get better before they move on.
(c) He orders Bush readied for travel.
(d) He orders Bush executed immediately.

2. Why is Bush at a critical stage of his recovery?
(a) His stump is still bleeding.
(b) He has not been wounded very long.
(c) He is psychologically hoping for death.
(d) The ligatures of arteries still extend beyond the wound and the stump has yet to heal over.

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

4. What is the surname of the host?
(a) de Guerria.
(b) de Compte.
(c) de Bourbon.
(d) de Ladon.

5. How many French vessels does Hornblower destroy or incapacitate?
(a) 7.
(b) 1.
(c) 0.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Hornblower's ship?

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

3. What does Hornblower do in the reading room?

4. As a final act of compassion, what does the Spanish warden give Hornblower?

5. Why is Hornblower thrown into the water?

(see the answer key)

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