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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 does Lord St. Vincent leave the church service?
(a) He needs to use the facilities.
(b) He is disturbed by news brought to him by a lieutenant.
(c) He forgets another appointment.
(d) He is not feeling well.

2. Who does Hornblower have on board the Porta Coeli?
(a) General Blücher.
(b) Local volunteers.
(c) Duke d'Angoulême.
(d) The mutineers from the Flame.

3. What is Horatio Hornblower's rank?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Commodore.
(d) Captain.

4. What does Hornblower's wife make for him?
(a) A linen shirt.
(b) A red silk scarf.
(c) An embroidered handkerchief.
(d) A blue belted sash.

5. What does Hornblower plan to do with the Porta Coeli, after he comes back from meeting with the mutineers?
(a) Ram the Flame as soon as he gets the men ready.
(b) Have the Porta Coeli masquerade as the Flame and capture the French East Indian ship.
(c) Sail back to report his failure.
(d) Sail into Le Havre on a flag of truce to negotiate with the French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do they hold the Congress to decide the fate of post-war Europe?

2. What news arrives to make Hornblower's plan for the militia an almost guaranteed success?

3. What does Lebrun tell Hornblower about the sentiments of the Mayor and other prominent citizens of Le Havre?

4. What is one of the many things Hornblower does in his new position in Le Havre?

5. What is one of the last things LeBrun does before he is captured?

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