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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. At the Duke's banquet and reception, what does Hornblower do that ruins the night for his wife?
(a) Shows up late and almost misses the reception line.
(b) Criticizes her for her appearance.
(c) Tells her at the worst possible time that Captain Bush is dead.
(d) Argues with her about the state of the war.

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

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

4. What is the news from the war front (March 1814)?
(a) Napoleon is in secret talks with the Americans.
(b) Prime Minister Pitt is considering conscription.
(c) Bonaparte suffers a major setback at Soissons.
(d) The Duke of Wellington is suffering from gout and has to postpone a planned attack.

5. Where is Hornblower at the beginning of the book?
(a) Escorting his wife on a shopping expedition.
(b) At Westminster Abbey.
(c) Aboard His Majesty's Flame.
(d) At his home in Bath.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower speculate happens on the Flame as it starts to sail to shore?

2. Who does Hornblower and his wife meet at one of the state functions?

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

4. Where does the attack force go to meet Napoleon's troops?

5. Why is Hornblower particularly upset with the news about Captain Bush?

(see the answer key)

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