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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. Why do they go to a house they see in the distance?
(a) They plan to kill the occupants and hide out.
(b) They know it is an English safe house.
(c) They will bribe the owner for help.
(d) They will freeze to death otherwise.

2. Why does the Count live in London?
(a) As an exile.
(b) His wife is English.
(c) He loves London.
(d) He is the French diplomat to England.

3. What does the doctor do to help Bush?
(a) He soaks him in a hot tub of water.
(b) He gives him laudanum.
(c) He removes one of the arterial ligatures.
(d) He gives him feverfew.

4. What worries Hornblower about their eventual arrival home?
(a) A court martial for the loss of his ship.
(b) Whether he will be given another command.
(c) Whether Barbara will still be interested in him.
(d) If his wife is still waiting for him.

5. What does Hornblower find envious about Brown?
(a) His easy-going nature.
(b) His dexterity.
(c) His ability to make friends quickly.
(d) His fluent French.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Hornblower continue to worry?

2. Why is Bush at a critical stage of his recovery?

3. What does Hornblower announce as he knocks on the door?

4. How does Brown feel at dinner?

5. Where is Hornblower often gazing?

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