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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. What happens to the vessel Hornblower stole?
(a) It is purchased into service.
(b) It is converted to a transport vessel.
(c) It is sold for private use.
(d) It is converted to a merchant vessel.

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

3. Why is Bush at a critical stage of his recovery?
(a) His stump is still bleeding.
(b) The ligatures of arteries still extend beyond the wound and the stump has yet to heal over.
(c) He is psychologically hoping for death.
(d) He has not been wounded very long.

4. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?
(a) To be given parole.
(b) To stand trial.
(c) To be executed.
(d) To be ransomed.

5. What is remarkable about Hornblower and the battle?
(a) He could not see because of an eye injury yet still conducted the battle as commander.
(b) He is able to kill or wound 10 of the French crew himself alone.
(c) His ship is virtually uninjured.
(d) He escapes uninjured.

Short Answer Questions

1. What uniform does Hornblower, Brown, and Bush don once on board the cutter?

2. Why is the coach stopped frequently?

3. Why is Hornblower self-conscious?

4. How does Hornblower's interviewer act?

5. What does Hornblower do in the reading room?

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