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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 news arrives to make Hornblower's plan for the militia an almost guaranteed success?
(a) The locals are going to fight with them.
(b) Wellington sends reinforcements.
(c) The French abandon Rouen.
(d) There are only half the number of enemy soldiers as first estimated.

2. What news does Colonel Dobbs pass onto Hornblower during the visit by the French royal at Le Havre?
(a) His troops is recalled.
(b) Napoleon is sending troops to Le Havre.
(c) England is sending more reinforcements.
(d) Wellington wants to give Hornblower a medal.

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

4. Why is Hornblower upset by the English newspaper article?
(a) He thinks Chadwick should be punished more severely.
(b) He can't believe Barbara cheats on him.
(c) As long as Napoleon lives, the war is never going to end.
(d) He doesn't think his actions merit comparisons with his hero Lord Nelson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nathaniel Sweet, the leader of the mutineers, die?

2. What is the first indication that things are not going well for the attack force sent to fight Napoleon's troops?

3. What does Hornblower do with the Flame's mutinous crew?

4. What does Napoleon do (April 1814) not long after Hornblower secures Rouen?

5. How many ships does Admiral Pellew send as reinforcement?

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