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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hornblower choose Brown instead of his actual steward to make the journey to Paris with him?
(a) Because his steward is too injured to travel.
(b) Because of Brown's powerful build and iron determination.
(c) Because Brown speaks French.
(d) Because he wished to see his steward released in a prisoner exchange.

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

3. What has he not yet told Bush?
(a) That Bush's wife has died in childbirth.
(b) That gangrene has set into the stump.
(c) That he faces execution along with Hornblower.
(d) That Bush may face life imprisonment in Paris.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many French vessels does Hornblower destroy or incapacitate?

2. Why should Hornblower not worry about losing his ship?

3. How does Hornblower's interviewer act?

4. How many French ships do the English manage to destroy?

5. What happens to Hornblower's ship?

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