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

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

3. Why should Hornblower not worry about losing his ship?
(a) He is considered a hero and no one minds the loss of one ship.
(b) He was ordered into battle under terrible odds.
(c) He has enough money to replace it.
(d) He has recovered many French ships for the British.

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

5. Of what is Hornblower convicted?
(a) Spying.
(b) Unlawful impressment of French citizens.
(c) Unlawful imprisonment of French citizens.
(d) Piracy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Bush injured?

3. What does Hornblower find envious about Brown?

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

5. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?

(see the answer key)

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