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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. Of what does the fleet commander assure Hornblower?
(a) That he will do all he can to keep Bush in the navy.
(b) That the commander's decree is routine procedure.
(c) That Brown will be assigned to a vesself of his choice.
(d) That he will do all he can to ensure that Bush retains his field promotion.

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

3. Who does Hornblower talk to after the English leave?
(a) His guards.
(b) A new prisoner from the latest engagement.
(c) His first lieutenant.
(d) His lawyer.

4. How long does Hornblower figure the voyage will take?
(a) 5-12 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) A month and a half.
(d) Three weeks.

5. Who builds a boat?
(a) Felix and his son-in-law.
(b) Bertrand and his sons.
(c) Hornblower and Brown.
(d) Bush and Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the vessel Hornblower stole?

2. Why are two of the boats delayed at bit?

3. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?

4. How many sons does the Count have?

5. Who gives chase to Hornblower's vessel?

(see the answer key)

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