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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the third boat turn back?
(a) Because Hornblower sinks two of them.
(b) They get too tired.
(c) Because the fort is opening fire.
(d) Because they have no means of propelling themselves forward.

2. Who does the Count introduce?
(a) His sister.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His mother.
(d) His daughter-in-law.

3. What delights Hornblower?
(a) That Brown has become involved with a woman.
(b) That the Count likes to play whist.
(c) That Marie seems to find him attractive.
(d) That Bush is not interested in Marie.

4. How is Bush injured?
(a) He loses one eye and his arm.
(b) He is unscathed.
(c) He loses a foot.
(d) He loses a foot and three fingers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the newspapers announce finally?

2. What offers Hornblower an annual stipend with no responsibilities?

3. What does Hornblower learn about Admiral Leighton?

4. What is the casualty count for Hornblower's crew?

5. Why do the men have to stay inside?

(see the answer key)

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