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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. In what way does Hornblower answer the Count?
(a) Honestly.
(b) Evasively.
(c) Defensively.
(d) The Count does not question Hornblower that evening.

2. Why would Hornblower be shot immediately if caught?
(a) So he could not ridicule the French government for making an inaccurate announcement.
(b) So he couldn't escape again.
(c) The French government would not admit to making a mistake.
(d) He would be considered a spy.

3. What do the newspapers that Bush shows Hornblower extol?
(a) Hornblower's virtues and amazement at his exploits.
(b) The new steam engines.
(c) The victory of Nelson's fleet at Trafalgar.
(d) The end of the war with Napoleon.

4. As a final act of compassion, what does the Spanish warden give Hornblower?
(a) A purse of money for the long voyage.
(b) A letter from Hornblower's wife.
(c) A testament to Hornblower's honor.
(d) A letter to the warden's brother-in-law to help Hornblower.

5. Who visits Hornblower back at his residence in England?
(a) Bush.
(b) Brown.
(c) Admiral Leighton.
(d) The French Count.

Short Answer Questions

1. What intrigues Hornblower as he observes the activities of the harbor?

2. What's the biggest problem of escaping once a vessel is secured?

3. About how far is it to Paris from Rosas?

4. Why do the men have to stay inside?

5. What has he not yet told Bush?

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