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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the Colonel decide to go ahead with the transport of Bush and Hornblower despite Bush's injuries?
(a) They have a physician to travel with them.
(b) Bush is scheduled for execution so if he dies on the journey, it does not matter.
(c) The Colonel thinks traveling is no worse as languishing in a prison.
(d) They want to execute him on Bastille Day.

3. How long does Hornblower figure the voyage will take?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) 5-12 days.
(c) A month and a half.
(d) 3 days.

4. How does Hornblower's interviewer act?
(a) Engaging.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Stiff and unyielding.
(d) Friendly.

5. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?
(a) 26.
(b) 6.
(c) 1.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the atmosphere in France because of Napoleon's reign?

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

3. What has he not yet told Bush?

4. How are the men received?

5. Why is Hornblower self-conscious?

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