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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. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?
(a) 6.
(b) 1.
(c) 26.
(d) 17.

2. How does Hornblower try to save Bush from execution?
(a) By giving the interviewer false information.
(b) Says Bush was under orders.
(c) By writing Napoleon.
(d) By bribing the guards to get him away.

3. What is Brown doing for the first time in his life?
(a) Traveling outside of England.
(b) Eating at a table with china and silverware.
(c) Tending to Bush's wound.
(d) Speaking on equal terms with Hornblower.

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. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?
(a) He is being court martialed.
(b) He is promoted.
(c) He is badly wounded.
(d) He is being relieved of command.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rank are Bush and Brown?

2. What happens to Hornblower's ship?

3. About what does Hornblower think all night?

4. What is the atmosphere in France because of Napoleon's reign?

5. Who is commanding the English fleet that is attacking in the harbor?

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