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

2. What does the Innkeeper do after the men are loaded into the coach?
(a) Serves them ersatz coffee and breakfast.
(b) Tells Caillard he will pray for his hardened soul.
(c) Asks for double the fee since Bush's illness kept other customers away.
(d) Slips Hornblower a note to tell him rescue is on the way.

3. What stands in the way of Hornblower marrying the love of his life?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His honor.
(c) His desire to be retired first.
(d) His possible execution and he is already married.

4. How does Hornblower's interviewer act?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Stiff and unyielding.
(d) Engaging.

5. What happens to his men daily?
(a) They are forced into extremely crowded cells.
(b) They are put on exhibit for the scorn and ridicule of the local populace.
(c) They are flogged and tortured.
(d) They continue to die of their wounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has he not yet told Bush?

2. What is the condition of Hornblower's sword when it is returned?

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

4. What is the casualty count for Hornblower's crew?

5. What is the year?

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