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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Hornblower think all night?
(a) Death.
(b) Maria.
(c) His son.
(d) Laura.

2. What is the fleet commander's response to Hornblower's account?
(a) He states that Hornblower has enjoyed the protection and guidance of divine providence.
(b) He states that Hornblower was promoted in absentia.
(c) He states that Hornblower is considered a traitor.
(d) He does not offer an opinion.

3. Who is in charge of the fleet the Triumph and Hornblower's ship rejoins?
(a) Admiral Lord Gambier.
(b) Admiral Lord Nelson.
(c) Admiral Leighton.
(d) Sir Thomas Drake.

4. What does Hornblower notice about Marie?
(a) She speaks French with an accent.
(b) Her dark eyes, auburn hair and simple beauty.
(c) She speaks better Italian than English.
(d) She is not quite 20.

5. What does Hornblower learn about Admiral Leighton?
(a) That he is fully recovered and back in command.
(b) That he is slowly recovering.
(c) That he dies of his wounds.
(d) They are uncertain about Leighton's fate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Hornblower able to bluster his way onto the cutter he decides to steal?

2. When do the men escape?

3. What's the biggest problem of escaping once a vessel is secured?

4. What does the doctor do to help Bush?

5. What does Hornblower notice about Brown as they are leaving?

(see the answer key)

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