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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many French ships do the English manage to destroy?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 0.

3. Why do Hornblower and Brown have to drag the boat free?
(a) It is caught in a small water whirlpool.
(b) It snags on an underwater log.
(c) It is caught in thick weeds.
(d) It grounds in shallow water.

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

5. How is Bush in the morning?
(a) His stump is completely healed over.
(b) Feverish.
(c) Much better.
(d) He is near death.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the men received?

2. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?

3. How does Caillard respond?

4. What happens to his men daily?

5. What does the doctor do to help Bush?

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