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

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

3. On the Porta Coeli traveling to meet the Flame, why is Hornblower unhappy with the storm?
(a) One of the topsails rips due to the wind.
(b) The ship has to travel leeward, opposite to the direction of the Flame.
(c) The storm is preventing him from walking on deck.
(d) The ship is riding with the wind and gets there too quickly.

4. What happens if a ship like Porta Coeli captures an enemy ship?
(a) The crew gets one hour to do as they like on the enemy ship.
(b) The officers and crew split the prize money from the sale and refit of the ship.
(c) The enemy ship is set on fire and sunk.
(d) The officers automatically get a promotion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the last things LeBrun does before he is captured?

2. What does Barbara do that contributes to the drifting apart of her relationship with Hornblower?

3. What does Hornblower think of Captain Bush?

4. What else does Lebrun want for helping Hornblower?

5. What happens when Hornblower arrives at Rouen?

(see the answer key)

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