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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. Who else comes to Le Havre that is even more surprising to Hornblower?
(a) Lord St. Vincent.
(b) His wife Barbara's personal maid.
(c) His wife Barbara.
(d) His first Captain on the Indefatigable.

2. What does Hornblower think of Captain Bush?
(a) He is sly and devious and not to be trusted.
(b) He is young and naïve and needs a guiding hand.
(c) He is a great officer, but now is too old for active duty.
(d) He is solid and dependable, but doesn't have much imagination.

3. How does the Porta Coeli crew feel about Hornblower?
(a) They all hate him.
(b) They are in awe of him.
(c) They think he's too full of himself.
(d) They have no idea who he is.

4. What does Barbara do that contributes to the drifting apart of her relationship with Hornblower?
(a) She refuses to sleep with Hornblower.
(b) She asks her brother to commend Hornblower to the Prince Regent.
(c) She accepts the role of unofficial hostess for England at the Congress.
(d) She refuses to stay in Le Havre and leaves for England.

5. What does Hornblower have for dinner on the Porta Coeli?
(a) Meat pies, ale.
(b) Roast chicken, potatoes, watered wine.
(c) Roast beef sandwiches, water.
(d) Cold salt beef, tinned biscuits, claret.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lebrun tell Hornblower about Baron Momas?

2. What does Lebrun tell Hornblower he can do?

3. What is the first thing Hornblower does when he returns from the Flame to the Porta Coeli?

4. Why is it better to be a Captain than a Lieutenant?

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

(see the answer key)

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