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

2. What is Hornblower afraid of happening on the Flame?
(a) The crew set fire to the Flame.
(b) The crew surrenders to the French.
(c) The crew hang Lieutenant Chadwick.
(d) The crew delibrately sink the ship.

3. What does Hornblower end up doing about the mutineers?
(a) He asks the Duke d'Angoulême to commute their sentences.
(b) He refuses to sign the court martial papers.
(c) He writes to the Admiralty asking for leniency on their behalf.
(d) He makes a strong recommendation to the Admiralty to have Chadwick share the mutineers' fate.

4. Who leads the force to attack the troops Napoleon is sending to take back Le Havre?
(a) Commodore Hornblower.
(b) The visiting royal.
(c) Captain Bush.
(d) Colonel Dobbs.

5. Who is the captain of His Majesty's Flame?
(a) Captain Horatio Hornblower.
(b) Captain Bush.
(c) Lieutenant Freeman.
(d) Lieutenant Chadwick.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower feel about Sweet's death?

2. How does Hornblower bathe while on board ship?

3. Who does Hornblower meet while walking on deck with Lieutenant Freeman?

4. When does Hornblower learn long splicing?

5. What does Hornblower have to do with the mutineers who aren't pardoned?

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