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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower suffer from that he finds embarrassing?
(a) Seasickness.
(b) Fear of heights.
(c) Fear of lightning.
(d) Ear infections.

2. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?
(a) The keys to the city of Bath.
(b) A baronetcy and a small property in Yorkshire.
(c) A purse and a personal letter of thanks from the Prince.
(d) Knight of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.

3. What is Hornblower's relationship to Marie la Vicomtesse de Graçay?
(a) His son's governess.
(b) An ex-lover.
(c) His wife Barbara's best friend.
(d) His ex-governess.

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

5. What is the universal signal to show that there is a Captain in a boat?
(a) Waving with the left hand and then saluting.
(b) Givinig a wolf whistle.
(c) Holding up four fingers.
(d) Making a fist and touching the forehead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duchess Marie Thérèse tell Hornblower about Nevers and their reaction to Napoleon coming into power again?

2. Who is the captain of His Majesty's Flame?

3. What does Hornblower think of Captain Bush?

4. What is the first indication that things are not going well for the attack force sent to fight Napoleon's troops?

5. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?

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