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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 does the coach slide?
(a) Into a huge tree.
(b) Into Napoleon's carriage.
(c) Into a mud bog.
(d) Off the elevated roadway and almost into the river.

2. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?
(a) 26.
(b) 1.
(c) 17.
(d) 6.

3. How long does Hornblower figure the voyage will take?
(a) 5-12 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) A month and a half.

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

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 does Hornblower notice about Marie?

2. What is remarkable about Hornblower and the battle?

3. How old is Brown?

4. How does Brown feel at dinner?

5. What is Brown doing for the first time in his life?

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