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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 the doctor do to help Bush?
(a) He gives him feverfew.
(b) He soaks him in a hot tub of water.
(c) He gives him laudanum.
(d) He removes one of the arterial ligatures.

2. How is Admiral Leighton's victory made possible?
(a) Because of Hornblower's efforts a few days earlier.
(b) The French crews were on shore.
(c) The French had pulled most of their fleet away to another port.
(d) There was help from the locals.

3. What offer by the Count does Hornblower decline?
(a) To stay there permenantly.
(b) Smuggling him back to England immediately.
(c) The use of two loaded pistols.
(d) To speak to Napoleon on Hornblower's behalf.

4. Why are they taken there?
(a) To meet the rest of the familyl.
(b) To read up on the news.
(c) That is the only place the Comte will let them stay.
(d) It is the warmest room in the house.

5. What does Hornblower find envious about Brown?
(a) His dexterity.
(b) His easy-going nature.
(c) His fluent French.
(d) His ability to make friends quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to his men daily?

2. How does Hornblower try to save Bush from execution?

3. Why is Bush at a critical stage of his recovery?

4. What is remarkable about Hornblower and the battle?

5. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?

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