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

2. How are the men received?
(a) They are held at gunpoint.
(b) They are turned away.
(c) They are invited into the house.
(d) They are shot.

3. What comes easy to Brown?
(a) Reading.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Mastering almost any skill.
(d) Letting go of worry.

4. How is Admiral Leighton's victory made possible?
(a) There was help from the locals.
(b) The French had pulled most of their fleet away to another port.
(c) The French crews were on shore.
(d) Because of Hornblower's efforts a few days earlier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is remarkable about Hornblower and the battle?

2. When does the Count think it will be safe to escape?

3. Why does the Count live in London?

4. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?

5. How does Hornblower try to save Bush from execution?

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