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

2. What is Horatio Hornblower's rank?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Captain.
(d) Commodore.

3. Who is the Duke d'Angoulême's wife?
(a) The niece of the English Prime Minister, William Pitt.
(b) The daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte.
(c) The illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Cumberland and Anne Horton.
(d) The daughter of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoniette.

4. How does the Porta Coeli crew feel about Hornblower?
(a) They have no idea who he is.
(b) They all hate him.
(c) They think he's too full of himself.
(d) They are in awe of him.

5. What does Hornblower plan to do about Napoleon's show of force?
(a) Send Lebrun over to negotiate.
(b) Have soldiers board barges to attack the French.
(c) Send for reinforcements from England.
(d) Fortify the town for a long siege.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the news from the war front (April 1814) not long after Hornblower secures Rouen?

2. Who leads the force to attack the troops Napoleon is sending to take back Le Havre?

3. What does Lebrun want for helping Hornblower?

4. What is surprising about the city of Nevers?

5. What does Hornblower plan to do with the Duke d'Angoulême?

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