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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. What does Hornblower do in the reading room?
(a) Reads the notice of his escape.
(b) Falls asleep in the chair.
(c) Reviews several weeks' worth of newspapers.
(d) Talks with Marie about her life there.

2. What stands in the way of Hornblower marrying the love of his life?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His desire to be retired first.
(c) His possible execution and he is already married.
(d) His honor.

3. About how far is it to Paris from Rosas?
(a) 1020.
(b) 80.
(c) 100.
(d) 575.

4. How does Brown feel at dinner?
(a) Relaxed.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Confused.
(d) Self-conscious.

5. How is Bush in the morning?
(a) He is near death.
(b) Feverish.
(c) Much better.
(d) His stump is completely healed over.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the men escape?

2. What does Hornblower notice about Marie?

3. What offer by the Count does Hornblower decline?

4. How long has it taken the men to travel about 400 miles?

5. What happens to his men daily?

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