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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 rank are Bush and Brown?
(a) First mate and Steward.
(b) Both midshipmen.
(c) A First Lieutenant and Coxswain.
(d) First and second mate.

2. What do they do with Caillard?
(a) Tie him and take him as a hostage.
(b) Strip him of his clothing and force him to start walking down the road.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Knock him out and tie him in the coach.

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

4. As a final act of compassion, what does the Spanish warden give Hornblower?
(a) A testament to Hornblower's honor.
(b) A purse of money for the long voyage.
(c) A letter to the warden's brother-in-law to help Hornblower.
(d) A letter from Hornblower's wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Count think it will be safe to escape?

2. How are the men received?

3. With what does Hornblower struggle?

4. Why does Bush fret about the loss of his foot?

5. Why are they taken there?

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