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

2. How is Admiral Leighton's victory made possible?
(a) The French crews were on shore.
(b) The French had pulled most of their fleet away to another port.
(c) There was help from the locals.
(d) Because of Hornblower's efforts a few days earlier.

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

4. How does Hornblower's interviewer act?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Stiff and unyielding.
(d) Engaging.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?

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

3. How does Brown feel at dinner?

4. What comes easy to Brown?

5. How many miles have the men traveled on the first day?

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