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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long has Hornblower been without sleep?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) 40 hours.
(c) Almost a week
(d) 72 hours.

2. Why is Hornblower self-conscious?
(a) The deep wound and scarring from a sword cut in the last battle.
(b) The burn on his face.
(c) His men's deference.
(d) Preparing for bed in the presence of other men.

3. Why is Bush at a critical stage of his recovery?
(a) He is psychologically hoping for death.
(b) He has not been wounded very long.
(c) His stump is still bleeding.
(d) The ligatures of arteries still extend beyond the wound and the stump has yet to heal over.

4. What is disgraceful about the French behavior after the English strike their colors?
(a) The French robbed the English.
(b) The French whip Hornblower in front of his and their men.
(c) The French kill any seriously wounded Englishmen.
(d) The French put Hornblower and the other officers in the dungeon.

5. What rank are Bush and Brown?
(a) First mate and Steward.
(b) A First Lieutenant and Coxswain.
(c) First and second mate.
(d) Both midshipmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the men propel the boat?

2. How long does Hornblower figure the voyage will take?

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

4. What is the nickname of the commander of the fleet?

5. What delights Hornblower?

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