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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the casualty count for Hornblower's crew?
(a) About one third of her crew are killed or wounded.
(b) All but five of her crew survive with no serious wounds.
(c) All but five of her crew die in the battle.
(d) Two thirds of her crew are killed or wounded.

2. How does Hornblower see Lady Leighton?
(a) As the wife of a good friend.
(b) As a prospective business partner.
(c) As beauty personified.
(d) As a long lost sister.

3. What disguise do the three men don?
(a) That of Dutch customs officials.
(b) French peasants.
(c) Dutch merchants.
(d) Spanish peasants.

4. What is Hornblower relieved to be doing at the end of the day?
(a) Going to a ball.
(b) Going to sleep.
(c) Meeting with his new crew.
(d) Having dinner with Bush.

5. What does Hornblower announce as he knocks on the door?
(a) That he is an English diplomat.
(b) That he is a French spy.
(c) That he is a prisoner of war.
(d) That he is a French general.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is commanding the English fleet that is attacking in the harbor?

2. How long has it taken the men to travel about 400 miles?

3. What is the atmosphere in France because of Napoleon's reign?

4. Who weeps when Brown says goodbye?

5. How is Admiral Leighton's victory made possible?

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