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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. Why is Hornblower thrown into the water?
(a) The boat hits a tree limb.
(b) Brown accidentally knocks him in with an oar.
(c) He intentionally gets in the water.
(d) The boat capsizes.

2. What is disgraceful about the French behavior after the English strike their colors?
(a) The French put Hornblower and the other officers in the dungeon.
(b) The French whip Hornblower in front of his and their men.
(c) The French robbed the English.
(d) The French kill any seriously wounded Englishmen.

3. At what does Hornblower marvel?
(a) Bush's incredible constitution.
(b) The way Brown handles all the tasks necessary to the comfort of Hornblower and Bush.
(c) At how bitter and hostile Caillard is.
(d) The beauty of the countryside while Hornblower travels towards his death.

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

5. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?
(a) To be ransomed.
(b) To stand trial.
(c) To be given parole.
(d) To be executed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Bush injured?

2. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?

3. Why is Hornblower self-conscious?

4. What does Hornblower see that motivates him to form an escape plan?

5. How does Caillard respond?

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