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

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

3. What does Hornblower do when he hears the latest news about Napoleon regaining power?
(a) He leaves for England.
(b) He leaves for Vienna.
(c) He leaves the Chateau and go to Nevers.
(d) He leaves for Rome.

4. What does Hornblower have to do for the royal banquet that he particularly dislikes?
(a) Wear all his medals.
(b) Have his hair powdered.
(c) Make a speech.
(d) Keep up with the Duke d'Angoulême's drinking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower plan to do about Napoleon's show of force?

2. What else does Lebrun want for helping Hornblower?

3. What happens when Hornblower arrives at Rouen?

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

5. What does the Duchess appoint the Comte de Graçay?

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