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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. Why is the Count opposed to the current administration?
(a) It is immoral.
(b) It is arbitrary.
(c) It is unjust.
(d) All his sons are killed in the war.

2. How does Hornblower try to save Bush from execution?
(a) By giving the interviewer false information.
(b) By writing Napoleon.
(c) By bribing the guards to get him away.
(d) Says Bush was under orders.

3. What happens to his men daily?
(a) They are forced into extremely crowded cells.
(b) They are put on exhibit for the scorn and ridicule of the local populace.
(c) They are flogged and tortured.
(d) They continue to die of their wounds.

4. Who hopes to face death with "colours flying"?
(a) Bush.
(b) Hornblower's crew.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Brown.

5. What does Hornblower notice about Brown as they are leaving?
(a) His French is quite good.
(b) He seems to have had a romantic relationship with at least two women.
(c) He has a wedding ring on his finger.
(d) Nothing in particular.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Hornblower convicted?

2. Why does the Colonel decide to go ahead with the transport of Bush and Hornblower despite Bush's injuries?

3. Who comes to the Count's residence?

4. What happens every few days?

5. Why is Hornblower self-conscious?

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