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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?
(a) He is being court martialed.
(b) He is promoted.
(c) He is badly wounded.
(d) He is being relieved of command.

2. What are Gien, Sully, Château-Neuf-sur-Loire, Jargeau, Orleans, and Beaugency?
(a) Towns which have been totally destroyed by the war.
(b) The capitols of each French province through which they pass.
(c) Towns through which the men pass.
(d) Names of some of the best French generals.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition of Hornblower's sword when it is returned?

2. What does Hornblower see that motivates him to form an escape plan?

3. What happens when Hornblower withdraws the final ligature from Bush's stump?

4. About what does Hornblower continue to worry?

5. Who is Lady Barbara Leighton?

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