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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. Who is among the reinforcements that Admiral Pellew sends?
(a) Admiral Pellew.
(b) Captain Bush.
(c) Lieutenant Chadwick.
(d) An American spy.

2. How does Nathaniel Sweet, the leader of the mutineers, die?
(a) He is killed by a French sailor.
(b) Hornblower shoots him as he swims towards the shore.
(c) He is killed by shot from the French gunboats.
(d) The mutineers kill him hoping this excuses their behavior.

3. Who else comes to Le Havre that is even more surprising to Hornblower?
(a) His wife Barbara.
(b) Lord St. Vincent.
(c) His wife Barbara's personal maid.
(d) His first Captain on the Indefatigable.

4. Why does an English ship have a Spanish name - Porta Coeli?
(a) It is named as a gesture of good will.
(b) It is named after the place where it is built.
(c) It is named after a Spanish ship that puts up a good fight.
(d) It is financed by Spanish noblemen exiled in England.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Duke's banquet and reception, what does Hornblower do that ruins the night for his wife?

2. How doesl Hornblower get to the Flame?

3. What does Hornblower plan to do with the militia?

4. Who is Horatio Hornblower married to?

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

(see the answer key)

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