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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. As a final act of compassion, what does the Spanish warden give Hornblower?
(a) A purse of money for the long voyage.
(b) A letter from Hornblower's wife.
(c) A testament to Hornblower's honor.
(d) A letter to the warden's brother-in-law to help Hornblower.

2. Why do Hornblower and Brown have to drag the boat free?
(a) It grounds in shallow water.
(b) It snags on an underwater log.
(c) It is caught in a small water whirlpool.
(d) It is caught in thick weeds.

3. What does Hornblower notice about Marie?
(a) She speaks better Italian than English.
(b) Her dark eyes, auburn hair and simple beauty.
(c) She is not quite 20.
(d) She speaks French with an accent.

4. What does Brown make for Bush?
(a) Various peg legs.
(b) A wheelchair.
(c) A set of crutches.
(d) A new sword.

5. How is Bush injured?
(a) He loses one eye and his arm.
(b) He is unscathed.
(c) He loses a foot.
(d) He loses a foot and three fingers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor do to help Bush?

2. What rank are Bush and Brown?

3. Who will the men pose as?

4. How does Hornblower visualize his wife?

5. How many French vessels does Hornblower destroy or incapacitate?

(see the answer key)

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