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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) All but five of her crew survive with no serious wounds.
(b) About one third of her crew are killed or wounded.
(c) Two thirds of her crew are killed or wounded.
(d) All but five of her crew die in the battle.

2. Why does the Colonel decide to go ahead with the transport of Bush and Hornblower despite Bush's injuries?
(a) Bush is scheduled for execution so if he dies on the journey, it does not matter.
(b) They want to execute him on Bastille Day.
(c) They have a physician to travel with them.
(d) The Colonel thinks traveling is no worse as languishing in a prison.

3. 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) Whether the Dutch will join with Napoleon.
(d) Why he has not yet been rescued.

4. What is the year?
(a) 1799.
(b) 1822.
(c) 1810.
(d) 1825.

5. Where is Captain Horatio Hornblower languishing?
(a) In a Spanish prison.
(b) In a Dutch prison.
(c) In a French prison.
(d) In Tahiti.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?

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

3. How does Brown feel at dinner?

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

5. As a final act of compassion, what does the Spanish warden give Hornblower?

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