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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. Who is Lady Barbara Leighton?
(a) His wife's sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His wife's mother.
(d) The wife of his admiral and the love of his life.

2. Why does Hornblower choose Brown instead of his actual steward to make the journey to Paris with him?
(a) Because of Brown's powerful build and iron determination.
(b) Because he wished to see his steward released in a prisoner exchange.
(c) Because Brown speaks French.
(d) Because his steward is too injured to travel.

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

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

5. Why is Hornblower self-conscious?
(a) The burn on his face.
(b) His men's deference.
(c) Preparing for bed in the presence of other men.
(d) The deep wound and scarring from a sword cut in the last battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it taken the men to travel about 400 miles?

2. How does Brown feel at dinner?

3. What comes easy to Brown?

4. Why is the coach stopped frequently?

5. How is Admiral Leighton's victory made possible?

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