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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Hornblower receive from the sale of the vessel he captures?
(a) 55 pounds.
(b) 2600 pounds.
(c) 1000 pounds.
(d) Nothing.

2. Where is Hornblower often gazing?
(a) At Marie.
(b) At Felix's daughter.
(c) At Bertrand's daughter.
(d) At the distant town of Nevers and the River.

3. Why must the men exhibit extreme caution now?
(a) There is a battle going on nearby.
(b) Napoleon's agents routinely patrol this area.
(c) They are free of France and do not need to be cautious any more.
(d) There are posters of them hung on the town's boards.

4. How does Hornblower get assistance from the local pilot?
(a) He threatens him.
(b) He does not need a pilot.
(c) He offers him a high position in the English navy.
(d) He offers him a large bribe.

5. About what does Hornblower continue to worry?
(a) Why they are no longer searching for them.
(b) His escape plans.
(c) His wife.
(d) His position in the Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men carefully observe?

2. What news does Hornblower receive?

3. What are Gien, Sully, Château-Neuf-sur-Loire, Jargeau, Orleans, and Beaugency?

4. What delights Hornblower?

5. What does Hornblower hope about Barbara?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Bush upon their return to England and what does Hornblower still fret about?

2. How are the French responding to the missing men and what finally happens that gives them some hope?

3. What happens as the weeks pass with Bush and how does Brown help him?

4. What does Hornblower reflect upon about his wife?

5. What is the writing style like in Chapters 11 and 12?

6. How might Hornblower's reaction to the events with Marie be viewed in terms of characterization?

7. What is ideal about traveling on a river for escaped prisoners and how might that change?

8. What does Hornblower realize about his status should he be caught and how does he view himself in his present situation?

9. What do Bush and Brown do to prepare for a spring escape and how does Hornblower feel about it?

10. Why does Hornblower discard his disguise so quickly?

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