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

2. Where is Hornblower often gazing?
(a) At Marie.
(b) At the distant town of Nevers and the River.
(c) At Felix's daughter.
(d) At Bertrand's daughter.

3. What does Hornblower observe in the towns through which they pass?
(a) The number of soldiers.
(b) The women.
(c) The architecture.
(d) The evidence of war.

4. About how far is it to Paris from Rosas?
(a) 1020.
(b) 100.
(c) 80.
(d) 575.

5. Where is Captain Horatio Hornblower languishing?
(a) In Tahiti.
(b) In a French prison.
(c) In a Spanish prison.
(d) In a Dutch prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does the lack of sleep have on Hornblower?

2. What worries Hornblower about their eventual arrival home?

3. What are Gien, Sully, Château-Neuf-sur-Loire, Jargeau, Orleans, and Beaugency?

4. What vessel do the men spot?

5. Why are two of the boats delayed at bit?

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