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

2. Why should Hornblower not worry about losing his ship?
(a) He has recovered many French ships for the British.
(b) He was ordered into battle under terrible odds.
(c) He has enough money to replace it.
(d) He is considered a hero and no one minds the loss of one ship.

3. What is the casualty count for Hornblower's crew?
(a) Two thirds of her crew are killed or wounded.
(b) About one third of her crew are killed or wounded.
(c) All but five of her crew survive with no serious wounds.
(d) All but five of her crew die in the battle.

4. Who shares the interviewer's lack of concern for the welfare of those under his supervision?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Suarez.
(c) Leighton.
(d) Hornblower.

5. Who interviews Hornblower?
(a) Colonel Suarez.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Colonel Jean-Baptiste Caillard.
(d) Napoleon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hornblower self-conscious?

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

3. What stands in the way of Hornblower marrying the love of his life?

4. What does Hornblower see that motivates him to form an escape plan?

5. What happens to his men daily?

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