View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brings news that England is sending a VIP?
(a) Lebrun.
(b) Baron Momas.
(c) An older officer by the name of Haus.
(d) A Midshipman from the Admiralty.

2. What type of reception does Hornblower receive when he arrives at the Chateau de Graçay?
(a) The Chateau is closed, no one is there.
(b) Cold and suspicious.
(c) Warm and welcoming.
(d) He is turned away because the Comte already has guests.

3. What does Hornblower think about his duties at Le Havre?
(a) He is glad he doesn't have to be at sea.
(b) He is a man of action and doesn't like being behind a desk.
(c) As always, he likes the adminstrative work.
(d) He hopes that Barbara is proud of him.

4. How does Hornblower know the Comte de Graçay?
(a) He is a friend who shelters Hornblower when he is a fugitive.
(b) He is a prisoner Hornblower captures then ransoms.
(c) He is a spy who Hornblower has dealings with before.
(d) He is a good friend of Lord St. Vincent.

5. 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 a thousand pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(c) First choice of one item from the captured ship.
(d) As much as he considered fair; captain's discretion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as the Porta Coeli sights the Flame?

2. Where does Hornblower send the Porta Coeli as part of his plan for the militia?

3. Although news is uncertain, which of the following is confirmed as fact while Hornblower is at the Chateau?

4. Who leaves the Chateau with Hornblower?

5. What does Nathaniel Sweet show Hornblower that surprises him?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 390 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample