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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11, 12, and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Flame do when they sail close to Le Havre?
(a) Turn around and flee.
(b) Fire on the Porta Coeli to show they switched sides.
(c) Raise a flag of surrender.
(d) Start fighting the French.

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

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

4. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?
(a) King George.
(b) Queen Charlotte.
(c) Duke of Wellington.
(d) Prince Regent.

5. Who brings news that England is sending a VIP?
(a) A Midshipman from the Admiralty.
(b) Lebrun.
(c) Baron Momas.
(d) An older officer by the name of Haus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower ordered to do with the ship His Majesty's Flame?

2. On the Porta Coeli traveling to meet the Flame, why is Hornblower unhappy with the storm?

3. Why does an English ship have a Spanish name - Porta Coeli?

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

5. What does Hornblower do once the fighting is over at Le Havre?

(see the answer key)

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