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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 does Hornblower and his wife meet at one of the state functions?
(a) The Prince Regent.
(b) Lucien de Ladon and his widowed daughter-in-law.
(c) King George III and Queen Charlotte.
(d) The Duke of Wellington.

2. What does Hornblower do with Sweet's body?
(a) Strings it up on the yardman as an example.
(b) Keeps it in a barrel for transport back to the Admiralty.
(c) Lets it sink into the sea.
(d) Burns it.

3. Who promises the mutineers immunity and a pension for every man from the age of sixty?
(a) The citizens of Le Havre.
(b) Marie Therese, Empress, Queen and Regent.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) The Admiralty.

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

5. Why is royalty coming to Le Havre?
(a) It is an excuse to get the royal out of England.
(b) The royal is on tour.
(c) To give Hornblower a medal.
(d) To officially recognize Le Havre's liberation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower have to do for the royal banquet that he particularly dislikes?

2. What else does Lebrun want for helping Hornblower?

3. What is Hornblower afraid of happening on the Flame?

4. What is typical of Hornblower's share of prize money from a captured enemy ship?

5. How does Chadwick react to his orders from Hornblower?

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