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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 is surprising about the city of Nevers?
(a) It is overrun by the Bonapartists.
(b) It is flying the white Bourbon flag.
(c) It is suffering from the plaque.
(d) It is deserted.

2. What is one of the many things Hornblower does in his new position in Le Havre?
(a) Set up a spy network and infiltrate nearby towns.
(b) Plan and liberate other French ports.
(c) Inspect the French troops every morning.
(d) Listen to complaints about English treatment of the new liberated citizens of Le Havre.

3. What does Lebrun tell Hornblower he can do?
(a) Supply him with the best French brandy.
(b) Convince the Mayor to declare Le Havre for King Louis XVIII.
(c) Tell him the schedules and locations of other French East Indian ship.
(d) Have Napoleon Bonaparte assassinated.

4. What does Hornblower read in the newspaper from England?
(a) An account of his actions with the Flame.
(b) Napoleon is assembling troops to attack Leipzig.
(c) Lieutenant Chadwick is exiled to Jamaica.
(d) A gossip column piece, insinuating his wife is having an affair.

5. Who comes to Le Havre on a surprise visit?
(a) The Prince Regent.
(b) Lord St. Vincent.
(c) The Duke of Wellington.
(d) The Duchess Marie Thérèse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Brown propose to marry?

2. Who does Hornblower have on board the Porta Coeli?

3. Why is Hornblower upset by the English newspaper article?

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

5. What is typical of a crew's share of the prize money from a captured enemy ship?

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