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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brown make for Bush?
(a) A wheelchair.
(b) A set of crutches.
(c) Various peg legs.
(d) A new sword.

2. What is the surname of the host?
(a) de Compte.
(b) de Ladon.
(c) de Guerria.
(d) de Bourbon.

3. Why do the men have to stay inside?
(a) They are not used to the bitter French winters.
(b) The weather is so bad most of the time.
(c) They go outside when it becomes Spring.
(d) So their presence goes entirely undetected.

4. What offer by the Count does Hornblower decline?
(a) To speak to Napoleon on Hornblower's behalf.
(b) Smuggling him back to England immediately.
(c) To stay there permenantly.
(d) The use of two loaded pistols.

5. What is Marie's background?
(a) French peasant.
(b) English farmer.
(c) Italian peasant.
(d) French middle class.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will the men pose as?

2. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?

3. Where does the coach slide?

4. Why should Hornblower not worry about losing his ship?

5. What does the Innkeeper do after the men are loaded into the coach?

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