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

2. Why do they go to a house they see in the distance?
(a) They plan to kill the occupants and hide out.
(b) They know it is an English safe house.
(c) They will bribe the owner for help.
(d) They will freeze to death otherwise.

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

4. What is the year?
(a) 1799.
(b) 1822.
(c) 1825.
(d) 1810.

5. What happens when Hornblower withdraws the final ligature from Bush's stump?
(a) Brown faints while watching.
(b) The wound bleeds and oozes pus.
(c) The wound immediately appears better.
(d) Bush faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hornblower talk to after the English leave?

2. Who hopes to face death with "colours flying"?

3. Why is Hornblower thrown into the water?

4. When do the men escape?

5. How is Bush in the morning?

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