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

2. What does the Spanish warden demand?
(a) That Hornblower be allowed an appeal trial in Rosas.
(b) That Hornblower be executed in Rosas.
(c) That Hornblower, as a gentleman, be allowed a personal attendant on the voyage.
(d) That Hornblower and Bush not be transported until after Christmas.

3. Why is the coach stopped frequently?
(a) So Hornblower can argue with Caillard.
(b) To clear the horses' hooves.
(c) So Bush can rest.
(d) So the soldiers can clear a way through the forest.

4. What does the doctor tell Caillard?
(a) Bush's recovery is at a critical stage.
(b) Bush can travel immediately.
(c) They should just leave Bush there as he is about to die anyway.
(d) Bush can travel in a day.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rank are Bush and Brown?

2. What does the doctor do to help Bush?

3. Where does the coach slide?

4. How many miles have the men traveled on the first day?

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

(see the answer key)

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