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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hornblower talk to after the English leave?
(a) A new prisoner from the latest engagement.
(b) His lawyer.
(c) His guards.
(d) His first lieutenant.

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

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

4. Where does Brown stay when Bush is sent off to bed?
(a) In the parlour.
(b) In the hayloft.
(c) In the servants's quarters.
(d) With the servants in the kitchen.

5. How many French vessels does Hornblower destroy or incapacitate?
(a) 0.
(b) 7.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the surname of the host?

2. Where is Captain Horatio Hornblower languishing?

3. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?

4. What does the doctor do to help Bush?

5. What has he not yet told Bush?

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