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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 happens to Hornblower's ship?
(a) Nothing.
(b) It is towed by the English out to sea.
(c) It is torched by the English.
(d) It is torched by the French.

2. Why is the coach stopped frequently?
(a) So Hornblower can argue with Caillard.
(b) So Bush can rest.
(c) To clear the horses' hooves.
(d) So the soldiers can clear a way through the forest.

3. How does Hornblower visualize his wife?
(a) He tries not to think of her.
(b) As a widow in mourning.
(c) As finally able to become involved with her childhood love.
(d) As happy to be free of him.

4. When do the men escape?
(a) In the dark.
(b) Midday.
(c) They have not yet escaped.
(d) In the early morning.

5. What happens as weeks pass?
(a) Bush fully recovers.
(b) Hornblower receives a letter from his wife.
(c) Bush is still very weak and bedridden.
(d) Brown learns to speak fluent French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interviews Hornblower?

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

3. Who comes to the Count's residence?

4. What rank are Bush and Brown?

5. To whom is Marie married?

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