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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. What does Lebrun tell Hornblower he can do?
(a) Convince the Mayor to declare Le Havre for King Louis XVIII.
(b) Tell him the schedules and locations of other French East Indian ship.
(c) Have Napoleon Bonaparte assassinated.
(d) Supply him with the best French brandy.

2. Where is the Flame when Hornblower sets out to meet her?
(a) At the docks in Liverpool.
(b) About a mile off the coast of Dover.
(c) On its way to Jamaica.
(d) Close to the French port city of Le Havre.

3. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?
(a) King George.
(b) Prince Regent.
(c) Queen Charlotte.
(d) Duke of Wellington.

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

5. As part of Lebrun's scheme, what is Hornblower's task?
(a) Pretend to surrender to the French.
(b) Make sure that he stays just offshore until Lebrun comes back.
(c) Fire one of the cannons at exactly 12 noon as a signal.
(d) Secure the harbor defenses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does an English ship have a Spanish name - Porta Coeli?

2. What does Hornblower tell the crew of the Porta Coeli, just before meeting up with the Flame?

3. What does Hornblower's wife make for him?

4. What does Hornblower have for dinner on the Porta Coeli?

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

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