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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hornblower upset by the English newspaper article?
(a) As long as Napoleon lives, the war is never going to end.
(b) He doesn't think his actions merit comparisons with his hero Lord Nelson.
(c) He thinks Chadwick should be punished more severely.
(d) He can't believe Barbara cheats on him.

2. What is the name of the French gunboat that Hornblower boards in the fight at Le Havre?
(a) Chasse-Marée
(b) Indefatigable.
(c) Bonne Celestine.
(d) Bonne Chance.

3. What happens as the Porta Coeli sights the Flame?
(a) The Flame sends a boat over to negotiate.
(b) Another ship appears.
(c) Hornblower gives orders to fire.
(d) The Flame raises sails to meet them.

4. What is unique about Lord St. Vincent's instructions to Hornblower?
(a) Hornblower is essentially given a blank cheque for ransom purposes.
(b) Hornblower is given carte blanche to deal with the mutineers as necessary.
(c) Hornblower is told to administer justice by finding Lieutenant Chadwick guilty of insubordination.
(d) Hornblower is told to destroy the ship immediately.

5. What does Lebrun tell Hornblower about the sentiments of the Mayor and other prominent citizens of Le Havre?
(a) They admire Hornblower and want to invite him to dinner.
(b) They are tired of war.
(c) They are all loyal Bonapartists.
(d) They have no sympathy for the mutineers and turn them over.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower notice as he is about to go into battle at Le Havre?

2. What does Hornblower suffer from that he finds embarrassing?

3. Who gives Hornblower his next assignment in the beginning of the book?

4. Where does Hornblower send the Porta Coeli as part of his plan for the militia?

5. Who leads the force to attack the troops Napoleon is sending to take back Le Havre?

(see the answer key)

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