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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what does Hornblower marvel?
(a) At how bitter and hostile Caillard is.
(b) Bush's incredible constitution.
(c) The way Brown handles all the tasks necessary to the comfort of Hornblower and Bush.
(d) The beauty of the countryside while Hornblower travels towards his death.

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

3. Who interviews Hornblower?
(a) Colonel Suarez.
(b) Colonel Jean-Baptiste Caillard.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Admiral Nelson.

4. What happens when Hornblower withdraws the final ligature from Bush's stump?
(a) Bush faints.
(b) The wound bleeds and oozes pus.
(c) The wound immediately appears better.
(d) Brown faints while watching.

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

6. How old is Brown?
(a) 21.
(b) 28.
(c) 17.
(d) 44.

7. Who does the Count introduce?
(a) His sister.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His mother.
(d) His daughter-in-law.

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

9. How is Bush injured?
(a) He loses one eye and his arm.
(b) He loses a foot and three fingers.
(c) He loses a foot.
(d) He is unscathed.

10. Why are they taken there?
(a) To read up on the news.
(b) That is the only place the Comte will let them stay.
(c) It is the warmest room in the house.
(d) To meet the rest of the familyl.

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

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

13. Why should Hornblower not worry about losing his ship?
(a) He is considered a hero and no one minds the loss of one ship.
(b) He has recovered many French ships for the British.
(c) He was ordered into battle under terrible odds.
(d) He has enough money to replace it.

14. As a final act of compassion, what does the Spanish warden give Hornblower?
(a) A letter from Hornblower's wife.
(b) A letter to the warden's brother-in-law to help Hornblower.
(c) A testament to Hornblower's honor.
(d) A purse of money for the long voyage.

15. What is the atmosphere in France because of Napoleon's reign?
(a) Fear.
(b) Joyousness.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?

2. How long does Hornblower figure the voyage will take?

3. Where does Brown stay when Bush is sent off to bed?

4. How is Bush in the morning?

5. How does escape by river enhance their chance of success?

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