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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. What is frightening that the men encounter?
(a) Large whales.
(b) Ice floes.
(c) Rapids.
(d) French patrol boats.

2. About what does Hornblower fret when in Rosas?
(a) Why he has not yet been rescued.
(b) Whether the Dutch will join with Napoleon.
(c) If the Spanish will decide to float an Armada.
(d) The fate of his wife Maria.

3. How many miles have the men traveled on the first day?
(a) 40.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 23.

4. Why does the Colonel decide to go ahead with the transport of Bush and Hornblower despite Bush's injuries?
(a) Bush is scheduled for execution so if he dies on the journey, it does not matter.
(b) They have a physician to travel with them.
(c) They want to execute him on Bastille Day.
(d) The Colonel thinks traveling is no worse as languishing in a prison.

5. Why is Hornblower self-conscious?
(a) His men's deference.
(b) The deep wound and scarring from a sword cut in the last battle.
(c) The burn on his face.
(d) Preparing for bed in the presence of other men.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it taken the men to travel about 400 miles?

2. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?

3. What is the year?

4. What is the condition of Hornblower's sword when it is returned?

5. Who is Lady Barbara Leighton?

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