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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. Why is Hornblower particularly upset with the news about Captain Bush?
(a) Captain Bush blames Hornblower for his injuries.
(b) Hornblower is blamed for the fiasco.
(c) They can't even find a body to bury.
(d) Captain Bush's negligence costs them the victory.

2. What is typical of Hornblower's share of prize money from a captured enemy ship?
(a) About ten pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(b) As much as he considered fair; captain's discretion.
(c) First choice of one item from the captured ship.
(d) As much as a thousand pounds, depending on the type of ship.

3. What news does Hornblower receive from one of the prisoners from the French East Indian ship?
(a) There is an outbreak of dysentery at Le Havre.
(b) The Mayor of Le Havre recently dies.
(c) Bonaparte loses another major battle at Leipzig.
(d) Le Havre plans to attack both the English ships.

4. How does Hornblower know Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?
(a) Their families have neighboring estates.
(b) Lieutenant Chadwick's wife is Hornblower's first cousin.
(c) They serve as midshipmen together on the same ship.
(d) They are schoolmates.

5. What does Hornblower demand of the Mayor of Rouen?
(a) Pay ransom for his town.
(b) Declare the town for King Louis.
(c) Help set a trap for Bonaparte.
(d) Quit and leave town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Captain Bush after the encounter with Napoleon's troops at Caudebec?

2. What happens when Hornblower arrives at Rouen?

3. What does Hornblower suffer from that he finds embarrassing?

4. What else does Admiral Pellow send as reinforcements?

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

(see the answer key)

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