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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. When do the men escape?
(a) In the dark.
(b) They have not yet escaped.
(c) Midday.
(d) In the early morning.

2. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?
(a) 1.
(b) 17.
(c) 26.
(d) 6.

3. With what does Hornblower struggle?
(a) Nothing at the moment.
(b) His sense of honor in staying there.
(c) His fear of discovery.
(d) His inadequate French.

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

5. What happens when Hornblower withdraws the final ligature from Bush's stump?
(a) The wound bleeds and oozes pus.
(b) Bush faints.
(c) The wound immediately appears better.
(d) Brown faints while watching.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the doctor tell Caillard?

3. How many French ships do the English manage to destroy?

4. What is remarkable about Hornblower and the battle?

5. What comes easy to Brown?

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