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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. Where are Hornblower and the other two taken?
(a) To the barn.
(b) To the library.
(c) To the parlour.
(d) To the kitchen.

2. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?
(a) To be executed.
(b) To stand trial.
(c) To be given parole.
(d) To be ransomed.

3. Why does Hornblower choose Brown instead of his actual steward to make the journey to Paris with him?
(a) Because Brown speaks French.
(b) Because of Brown's powerful build and iron determination.
(c) Because he wished to see his steward released in a prisoner exchange.
(d) Because his steward is too injured to travel.

4. About what does Hornblower fret when in Rosas?
(a) Why he has not yet been rescued.
(b) If the Spanish will decide to float an Armada.
(c) Whether the Dutch will join with Napoleon.
(d) The fate of his wife Maria.

5. How does escape by river enhance their chance of success?
(a) Because they are traveling faster than a message can go overland.
(b) They do not have to worry about food and water.
(c) They are sailors and thus do better on water.
(d) They cannot be seen from shore because the river is so wide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do in the reading room?

2. How many sons does the Count have?

3. Who is Lady Barbara Leighton?

4. What is the year?

5. Who shares the interviewer's lack of concern for the welfare of those under his supervision?

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