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

2. About what does Hornblower think all night?
(a) His son.
(b) Laura.
(c) Maria.
(d) Death.

3. What does the Spanish warden demand?
(a) That Hornblower and Bush not be transported until after Christmas.
(b) That Hornblower be executed in Rosas.
(c) That Hornblower be allowed an appeal trial in Rosas.
(d) That Hornblower, as a gentleman, be allowed a personal attendant on the voyage.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interviews Hornblower?

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

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

4. Who shares the interviewer's lack of concern for the welfare of those under his supervision?

5. What is the name of the ship Hornblower loses?

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