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

2. What is the atmosphere in France because of Napoleon's reign?
(a) Confused.
(b) Joyousness.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Fear.

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

4. Where do the men spend their first night in France?
(a) Cerbère.
(b) Calysos.
(c) Etiennen.
(d) Rosas.

5. About what does Hornblower fret when in Rosas?
(a) The fate of his wife Maria.
(b) If the Spanish will decide to float an Armada.
(c) Why he has not yet been rescued.
(d) Whether the Dutch will join with Napoleon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rank are Bush and Brown?

2. Who hopes to face death with "colours flying"?

3. Who does Hornblower talk to after the English leave?

4. What is Brown doing for the first time in his life?

5. Of what is Hornblower convicted?

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