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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. 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 storm is preventing him from walking on deck.
(c) The ship has to travel leeward, opposite to the direction of the Flame.
(d) The ship is riding with the wind and gets there too quickly.

2. What happens to one of Hornblower's previous ships, the Sutherland?
(a) It sinks after a battle off the Normandy coast.
(b) It is renamed the Phoenix.
(c) It is damaged so badly that retires from duty.
(d) Hornblower surrenders it to the French.

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

4. What type of ship is a French West Indiaman?
(a) A privateer.
(b) A French gunboat.
(c) A ship of the line.
(d) A blockage runner.

5. Why is Hornblower talking to Lebrun in chapter eight?
(a) Hornblower personally interviews every prisoner.
(b) Lieutenant Freeman suggests it.
(c) Lebrun insists on the meeting.
(d) Lebrun is the prisoner's delegate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Napoleon do (April 1814) not long after Hornblower secures Rouen?

2. How does Chadwick react to his orders from Hornblower?

3. What does Hornblower do instead of going to the Congress?

4. What does Hornblower think of Admiral Pellew?

5. What is Horatio Hornblower's rank?

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