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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. In what way does Hornblower answer the Count?
(a) The Count does not question Hornblower that evening.
(b) Honestly.
(c) Defensively.
(d) Evasively.

2. Why are they taken there?
(a) To read up on the news.
(b) It is the warmest room in the house.
(c) To meet the rest of the familyl.
(d) That is the only place the Comte will let them stay.

3. When does the Count think it will be safe to escape?
(a) A week.
(b) April.
(c) In a few weeks.
(d) Within a few days when the hunt is abandoned.

4. How long has it taken the men to travel about 400 miles?
(a) A little over a month.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 16 days.
(d) About 10 days.

5. What do they do with Caillard?
(a) Knock him out and tie him in the coach.
(b) Strip him of his clothing and force him to start walking down the road.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Tie him and take him as a hostage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sons does the Count have?

2. About what does Hornblower fret when in Rosas?

3. About how far is it to Paris from Rosas?

4. What happens when Hornblower withdraws the final ligature from Bush's stump?

5. What is the year?

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