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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news does Colonel Dobbs pass onto Hornblower during the visit by the French royal at Le Havre?
(a) His troops is recalled.
(b) Napoleon is sending troops to Le Havre.
(c) England is sending more reinforcements.
(d) Wellington wants to give Hornblower a medal.

2. Why is royalty coming to Le Havre?
(a) It is an excuse to get the royal out of England.
(b) The royal is on tour.
(c) To give Hornblower a medal.
(d) To officially recognize Le Havre's liberation.

3. What does Hornblower plan to do about Napoleon's show of force?
(a) Send Lebrun over to negotiate.
(b) Send for reinforcements from England.
(c) Have soldiers board barges to attack the French.
(d) Fortify the town for a long siege.

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

5. Although news is uncertain, which of the following is confirmed as fact while Hornblower is at the Chateau?
(a) An assassination attempt on the Prince Regent's life is thwarted.
(b) Napoleon regains his power.
(c) Napoleon is poisoned but survives.
(d) Barbara is having an affair.

6. What position does Hornblower assume at Le Havre after the surrender of the town?
(a) Governor.
(b) Amicus curiae.
(c) Mayor.
(d) President of the newly formed Le Havre trading delegation.

7. What does Hornblower do when he hears the latest news about Napoleon regaining power?
(a) He leaves for Rome.
(b) He leaves the Chateau and go to Nevers.
(c) He leaves for Vienna.
(d) He leaves for England.

8. What does Hornblower plan to do with the militia?
(a) Send them back to England.
(b) Advance on the city of Rouen.
(c) Attack the nearby city of Honfleur.
(d) Ready them for orders from Wellington.

9. What happens to Captain Bush after the encounter with Napoleon's troops at Caudebec?
(a) He is severely wounded by a French soldier and has to have his leg amputated.
(b) He is killed when a powder store explodes.
(c) He is blinded by a piece of shrapnel from the explosion.
(d) He is killed during the attack by friendly fire.

10. To whom do the placards' promises not extend?
(a) Hornblower, Brown, the Comte de Graçay, and Marie.
(b) Only the Comte de Graçay.
(c) Only the Comte de Graçay, and Marie.
(d) Only Hornblower.

11. What does Hornblower think of Brown's plans?
(a) Hornblower thinks Brown is crazy to leave England.
(b) Hornblower is upset that Brown is quitting.
(c) Hornblower thinks Brown should wait, as France is still too unsettled.
(d) Hornblower is happy for him.

12. What does the Comte think of Brown's plans?
(a) He is delighted and throws a big party.
(b) He should be told earlier because he is shocked and hurt.
(c) He is insulted and throws Brown out.
(d) He is indifferent; Brown is only a servant.

13. Who is the VIP soon to arrive at Le Havre?
(a) The Prince Regent.
(b) A French princess, Thérèse Marie.
(c) A French prince, the Duke d'Angoulême.
(d) A French nobleman, the Comte d'Artois.

14. How does Marie die?
(a) She is trampled when her horse is shot from under her.
(b) She bleeds to death in Hornblower's arms.
(c) She falls into the river and drowns.
(d) She is bayoneted when she tries to escape.

15. What happens to Brown's wife, Annette?
(a) Hornblower makes her leave with the others to save her life.
(b) She stays with Brown, refusing to leave her new husband.
(c) She tries to cross the river and drowns.
(d) Brown defies Hornblower's orders and leaves with Annette.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of reception does Hornblower receive when he arrives at the Chateau de Graçay?

2. Who is with Hornblower the last time he is at the Chateau de Graçay?

3. How does Napoleon respond to the Comte and his followers?

4. Brown has plans of his own in France. What does he tell Hornblower?

5. What happens to Hornblower after Marie dies?

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