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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. After passing through Blois, Chaumont, Amboise, Tour, and Langeais, what does Brown announce?
(a) Nothing.
(b) He can smell the sea.
(c) He is staying in France.
(d) He married while in France.

2. With what does Hornblower struggle?
(a) His fear of discovery.
(b) His inadequate French.
(c) Nothing at the moment.
(d) His sense of honor in staying there.

3. How many miles have the men traveled on the first day?
(a) 10.
(b) 40.
(c) 23.
(d) 12.

4. What does Hornblower see that motivates him to form an escape plan?
(a) Nothing.
(b) An English ship off the coast.
(c) Two English spies following the coach.
(d) A rowboat.

5. Where does Brown stay when Bush is sent off to bed?
(a) In the servants's quarters.
(b) With the servants in the kitchen.
(c) In the hayloft.
(d) In the parlour.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the men received?

2. What does Hornblower observe about Marie's build?

3. What do the men put in their boat?

4. Why are they taken there?

5. Who hopes to face death with "colours flying"?

(see the answer key)

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