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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to one of Hornblower's previous ships, the Sutherland?
(a) It sinks after a battle off the Normandy coast.
(b) It is renamed the Phoenix.
(c) It is damaged so badly that retires from duty.
(d) Hornblower surrenders it to the French.

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

3. Who is among the reinforcements that Admiral Pellew sends?
(a) An American spy.
(b) Lieutenant Chadwick.
(c) Admiral Pellew.
(d) Captain Bush.

4. What does the success of Hornblower's plan the Porta Coeli masquerade mean?
(a) The French at Le Havre has no reason to trust the mutineers.
(b) The French at Le Havre help Hornblower regain the Flame.
(c) The mutineers have no choice but to commit treason on top of mutiny.
(d) The mutineers change their minds once they see Hornblower in action.

5. At the royal banquet, what does Hornblower realize about his wife?
(a) She enjoys being part of the political scene and the privileged crowd.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is in love with someone else.
(d) She only marries him because her brother tells her to.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Hornblower afraid of happening on the Flame?

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

4. Why is royalty coming to Le Havre?

5. What does Lebrun want for helping Hornblower?

(see the answer key)

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