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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stands in the way of Hornblower marrying the love of his life?
(a) His honor.
(b) His possible execution and he is already married.
(c) Nothing.
(d) His desire to be retired first.

2. How many French ships do the English manage to destroy?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 0.
(d) 4.

3. Who comes to the Count's residence?
(a) Soldiers inquiring about any fugitives.
(b) Marie's parents.
(c) Caillard.
(d) Marie's sister.

4. What do the men encounter downriver?
(a) One of the English spies that is following them.
(b) A patrol of ten mercenaries.
(c) A patrol of ten French soldiers.
(d) A waterfall.

5. As a final act of compassion, what does the Spanish warden give Hornblower?
(a) A letter from Hornblower's wife.
(b) A testament to Hornblower's honor.
(c) A letter to the warden's brother-in-law to help Hornblower.
(d) A purse of money for the long voyage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What alarms Hornblower about the travel?

2. In what way does Hornblower answer the Count?

3. How does escape by river enhance their chance of success?

4. Where does Brown stay when Bush is sent off to bed?

5. Why is the coach stopped frequently?

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