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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. What does the Spanish warden demand?
(a) That Hornblower, as a gentleman, be allowed a personal attendant on the voyage.
(b) That Hornblower be allowed an appeal trial in Rosas.
(c) That Hornblower and Bush not be transported until after Christmas.
(d) That Hornblower be executed in Rosas.

2. How many French vessels does Hornblower destroy or incapacitate?
(a) 0.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

3. About how far is it to Paris from Rosas?
(a) 1020.
(b) 100.
(c) 575.
(d) 80.

4. Who hopes to face death with "colours flying"?
(a) Hornblower's crew.
(b) Brown.
(c) Bush.
(d) Hornblower.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lady Barbara Leighton?

2. How are the men received?

3. How is Admiral Leighton's victory made possible?

4. What stands in the way of Hornblower marrying the love of his life?

5. How long has it taken the men to travel about 400 miles?

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