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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. Why is the coach stopped frequently?
(a) To clear the horses' hooves.
(b) So the soldiers can clear a way through the forest.
(c) So Bush can rest.
(d) So Hornblower can argue with Caillard.

2. As a final act of compassion, what does the Spanish warden give Hornblower?
(a) A testament to Hornblower's honor.
(b) A letter from Hornblower's wife.
(c) A purse of money for the long voyage.
(d) A letter to the warden's brother-in-law to help Hornblower.

3. How does Hornblower's interviewer act?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Engaging.
(c) Stiff and unyielding.
(d) Friendly.

4. Of what is Hornblower convicted?
(a) Piracy.
(b) Unlawful imprisonment of French citizens.
(c) Unlawful impressment of French citizens.
(d) Spying.

5. Where does the coach slide?
(a) Into Napoleon's carriage.
(b) Off the elevated roadway and almost into the river.
(c) Into a mud bog.
(d) Into a huge tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Hornblower fret when in Rosas?

2. What does the Spanish warden demand?

3. How many sons does the Count have?

4. What does the doctor do to help Bush?

5. What is remarkable about Hornblower and the battle?

(see the answer key)

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