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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. In what way does Hornblower answer the Count?
(a) Evasively.
(b) The Count does not question Hornblower that evening.
(c) Defensively.
(d) Honestly.

2. How does Caillard respond?
(a) He gives Bush 24 hours.
(b) He orders Bush executed immediately.
(c) He orders Bush readied for travel.
(d) He says he will give Bush one week to get better before they move on.

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

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

5. What happens to Hornblower's ship?
(a) It is torched by the French.
(b) Nothing.
(c) It is towed by the English out to sea.
(d) It is torched by the English.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Captain Horatio Hornblower languishing?

2. Why do Hornblower and Brown have to drag the boat free?

3. How many sons does the Count have?

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

5. What is the surname of the host?

(see the answer key)

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