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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14, 15, and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the royal banquet, what does Hornblower realize about his wife?
(a) She is in love with someone else.
(b) She enjoys being part of the political scene and the privileged crowd.
(c) She only marries him because her brother tells her to.
(d) She is pregnant.

2. Who does Hornblower and his wife meet at one of the state functions?
(a) King George III and Queen Charlotte.
(b) The Duke of Wellington.
(c) Lucien de Ladon and his widowed daughter-in-law.
(d) The Prince Regent.

3. What does Napoleon do (April 1814) not long after Hornblower secures Rouen?
(a) Makes a last stand in Paris.
(b) Surrenders.
(c) Abdicates.
(d) Commits suicide.

4. When does Hornblower learn long splicing?
(a) Before he boards his first ship.
(b) Just recently while he is convalescing.
(c) He never learns.
(d) As a midshipmen.

5. Who teaches Hornblower the technique of long splicing?
(a) Lieutanent Chadwick.
(b) Harding.
(c) Captain Sawyer.
(d) His servant, Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower afraid of happening on the Flame?

2. What does Lebrun tell Hornblower about the sentiments of the Mayor and other prominent citizens of Le Havre?

3. Who meets Hornblower and identifies himself as Captain of the Flame?

4. How is Hornblower recognized for his services?

5. What does Hornblower plan to do with the militia?

(see the answer key)

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