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

2. What is the name of the ship Hornblower loses?
(a) Leopard.
(b) Java.
(c) Constitution.
(d) Sutherland.

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

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

5. What does Hornblower find envious about Brown?
(a) His easy-going nature.
(b) His dexterity.
(c) His ability to make friends quickly.
(d) His fluent French.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are the men received?

3. How many miles have the men traveled on the first day?

4. About how far is it to Paris from Rosas?

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

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