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

2. Why do they go to a house they see in the distance?
(a) They will freeze to death otherwise.
(b) They will bribe the owner for help.
(c) They plan to kill the occupants and hide out.
(d) They know it is an English safe house.

3. What is the atmosphere in France because of Napoleon's reign?
(a) Fear.
(b) Confused.
(c) Joyousness.
(d) Depressed.

4. How does Hornblower try to save Bush from execution?
(a) Says Bush was under orders.
(b) By writing Napoleon.
(c) By bribing the guards to get him away.
(d) By giving the interviewer false information.

5. What does Hornblower observe about Marie's build?
(a) She is quite heavy.
(b) She is stout.
(c) She is slender like a young woman.
(d) She has a very fetching figure.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Hornblower struggle?

2. Who does the Count introduce?

3. What rank are Bush and Brown?

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

5. Where does Brown stay when Bush is sent off to bed?

(see the answer key)

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