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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hornblower get assistance from the local pilot?
(a) He does not need a pilot.
(b) He offers him a high position in the English navy.
(c) He offers him a large bribe.
(d) He threatens him.

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

3. When does the Count think it will be safe to escape?
(a) Within a few days when the hunt is abandoned.
(b) In a few weeks.
(c) A week.
(d) April.

4. What does Hornblower do as they are in the boat?
(a) Muses about his future.
(b) Composes poetry to Marie.
(c) Teaches Bush more seamanship skills.
(d) Learns wood carving from Brown.

5. What happens to his men daily?
(a) They continue to die of their wounds.
(b) They are put on exhibit for the scorn and ridicule of the local populace.
(c) They are flogged and tortured.
(d) They are forced into extremely crowded cells.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Marie married?

2. Who shares the interviewer's lack of concern for the welfare of those under his supervision?

3. What happens as weeks pass?

4. What does Hornblower learn about Admiral Leighton?

5. As a final act of compassion, what does the Spanish warden give Hornblower?

(see the answer key)

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