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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 the crew of the Flame want?
(a) A fair share of the prize money taken by their sister ship, the Porta Coeli.
(b) A commendation for their Captain for services above and beyond.
(c) Shore leave as they are on the ship for over a year.
(d) A full pardon and a trial for Lieutenant Chadwick.

2. What is a chasse-marée?
(a) A French cannon on a ship.
(b) A nickname for a French officer equivalent to a lieutenant.
(c) A French gunboat.
(d) A French cannon mounted on the battery.

3. What is Hornblower afraid of when he hears Dobbs' news?
(a) There is not enough time to put up a defense.
(b) The visiting royal wants to lead the attack.
(c) Baron Momas play traitor again and renegotiate with the Bonapartists.
(d) A prolonged siege at Le Havre.

4. How does the Porta Coeli crew feel about Hornblower?
(a) They all hate him.
(b) They think he's too full of himself.
(c) They are in awe of him.
(d) They have no idea who he is.

5. Who is Lebrun?
(a) He is one of the mutineers from the Flame.
(b) He is the deputy to the Mayor of Le Havre.
(c) He is one of the officers from the French gun boat.
(d) He is an American spy from New Orleans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads the force to attack the troops Napoleon is sending to take back Le Havre?

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

3. When does Hornblower learn long splicing?

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

5. What does Hornblower think of the Napoleonic War?

(see the answer key)

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