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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14, 15, and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who teaches Hornblower the technique of long splicing?
(a) Lieutanent Chadwick.
(b) His servant, Brown.
(c) Harding.
(d) Captain Sawyer.

2. Why does a militia arrive in Le Havre?
(a) They are retreating from the front.
(b) To bolster the defenses.
(c) They are on leave.
(d) They are on their way to the front.

3. What does Hornblower think of the Napoleonic War?
(a) He is sick of it and wishes it is over.
(b) He thinks it is over before the end of the year.
(c) He wishes the Americans join in.
(d) It is too bad that the Russians don't trounce Napoleon and his army.

4. What does the French do when the Flame starts sailing to shore?
(a) Send a welcoming committee of dignitaries.
(b) Send gun boats.
(c) Fire the citadel's batteries.
(d) Ignore the ship.

5. What does Hornblower do instead of going to the Congress?
(a) Returns to England.
(b) Stays in Rouen.
(c) Stays in Le Havre.
(d) Boards the Porta Coeli and sails to Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is among the reinforcements that Admiral Pellew sends?

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

3. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?

4. How does Hornblower know Admiral Pellew?

5. How does Hornblower know the captain of the Porta Coeli?

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