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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Admiral Leighton's victory made possible?
(a) The French crews were on shore.
(b) There was help from the locals.
(c) Because of Hornblower's efforts a few days earlier.
(d) The French had pulled most of their fleet away to another port.

2. Who does Hornblower talk to after the English leave?
(a) His first lieutenant.
(b) His guards.
(c) A new prisoner from the latest engagement.
(d) His lawyer.

3. What is the name of the ship Hornblower loses?
(a) Java.
(b) Leopard.
(c) Constitution.
(d) Sutherland.

4. What happens to his men daily?
(a) They continue to die of their wounds.
(b) They are forced into extremely crowded cells.
(c) They are flogged and tortured.
(d) They are put on exhibit for the scorn and ridicule of the local populace.

5. How does Hornblower try to save Bush from execution?
(a) By writing Napoleon.
(b) By giving the interviewer false information.
(c) Says Bush was under orders.
(d) By bribing the guards to get him away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has he not yet told Bush?

3. Where do the men spend their first night in France?

4. How many French vessels does Hornblower destroy or incapacitate?

5. Who is Lady Barbara Leighton?

(see the answer key)

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