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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. How does Hornblower try to save Bush from execution?
(a) By bribing the guards to get him away.
(b) By giving the interviewer false information.
(c) By writing Napoleon.
(d) Says Bush was under orders.

2. Why do Hornblower and Brown have to drag the boat free?
(a) It is caught in a small water whirlpool.
(b) It grounds in shallow water.
(c) It is caught in thick weeds.
(d) It snags on an underwater log.

3. Why is Hornblower to be transported to Paris?
(a) To be executed.
(b) To stand trial.
(c) To be ransomed.
(d) To be given parole.

4. About what does Hornblower fret when in Rosas?
(a) If the Spanish will decide to float an Armada.
(b) The fate of his wife Maria.
(c) Why he has not yet been rescued.
(d) Whether the Dutch will join with Napoleon.

5. When does the Count think it will be safe to escape?
(a) Within a few days when the hunt is abandoned.
(b) In a few weeks.
(c) A week.
(d) April.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship Hornblower loses?

2. How does escape by river enhance their chance of success?

3. Who comes to the Count's residence?

4. Who is commanding the English fleet that is attacking in the harbor?

5. What does Brown make for Bush?

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