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

2. Where does the coach slide?
(a) Off the elevated roadway and almost into the river.
(b) Into a mud bog.
(c) Into Napoleon's carriage.
(d) Into a huge tree.

3. Who comes to the Count's residence?
(a) Caillard.
(b) Marie's parents.
(c) Soldiers inquiring about any fugitives.
(d) Marie's sister.

4. With what does Hornblower struggle?
(a) His inadequate French.
(b) His sense of honor in staying there.
(c) His fear of discovery.
(d) Nothing at the moment.

5. What does Hornblower announce as he knocks on the door?
(a) That he is an English diplomat.
(b) That he is a French spy.
(c) That he is a prisoner of war.
(d) That he is a French general.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Brown?

2. What does Hornblower do in the reading room?

3. What offer by the Count does Hornblower decline?

4. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?

5. What is the year?

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