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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. At what does Hornblower marvel?
(a) The beauty of the countryside while Hornblower travels towards his death.
(b) Bush's incredible constitution.
(c) At how bitter and hostile Caillard is.
(d) The way Brown handles all the tasks necessary to the comfort of Hornblower and Bush.

2. Who does the Count introduce?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His sister.
(c) His daughter-in-law.
(d) His mother.

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

4. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?
(a) He is badly wounded.
(b) He is being relieved of command.
(c) He is promoted.
(d) He is being court martialed.

5. Who hopes to face death with "colours flying"?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Hornblower's crew.
(c) Brown.
(d) Bush.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brown feel at dinner?

2. What is remarkable about Hornblower and the battle?

3. What is disgraceful about the French behavior after the English strike their colors?

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

5. What is the name of the ship Hornblower loses?

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