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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. Why is Hornblower thrown into the water?
(a) The boat capsizes.
(b) The boat hits a tree limb.
(c) Brown accidentally knocks him in with an oar.
(d) He intentionally gets in the water.

2. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?
(a) He is being relieved of command.
(b) He is being court martialed.
(c) He is promoted.
(d) He is badly wounded.

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

4. What stands in the way of Hornblower marrying the love of his life?
(a) His possible execution and he is already married.
(b) Nothing.
(c) His honor.
(d) His desire to be retired first.

5. How old is Brown?
(a) 17.
(b) 28.
(c) 21.
(d) 44.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Hornblower's ship?

3. How does escape by river enhance their chance of success?

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

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

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