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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does escape by river enhance their chance of success?
(a) They do not have to worry about food and water.
(b) Because they are traveling faster than a message can go overland.
(c) They cannot be seen from shore because the river is so wide.
(d) They are sailors and thus do better on water.

3. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?
(a) 1.
(b) 17.
(c) 6.
(d) 26.

4. How long has it taken the men to travel about 400 miles?
(a) About 10 days.
(b) A little over a month.
(c) 16 days.
(d) 4 days.

5. Of what is Hornblower convicted?
(a) Unlawful imprisonment of French citizens.
(b) Spying.
(c) Piracy.
(d) Unlawful impressment of French citizens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?

2. What is the name of the ship Hornblower loses?

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

4. Why do they go to a house they see in the distance?

5. Why is Hornblower self-conscious?

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