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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hornblower visualize his wife?
(a) He tries not to think of her.
(b) As finally able to become involved with her childhood love.
(c) As a widow in mourning.
(d) As happy to be free of him.

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

3. Where is Captain Horatio Hornblower languishing?
(a) In a French prison.
(b) In a Dutch prison.
(c) In Tahiti.
(d) In a Spanish prison.

4. What does Hornblower do in the reading room?
(a) Falls asleep in the chair.
(b) Talks with Marie about her life there.
(c) Reads the notice of his escape.
(d) Reviews several weeks' worth of newspapers.

5. How does Brown feel at dinner?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Relaxed.
(c) Confused.
(d) Self-conscious.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sons does the Count have?

2. When does the Count think it will be safe to escape?

3. What is the year?

4. What is the name of the ship Hornblower loses?

5. What does Hornblower notice about Marie?

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