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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 does the Duchess appoint the Comte de Graçay?
(a) General of the Royalist army.
(b) Military advisor to the Duke.
(c) Lieutenant-General of the King in the Nivernais.
(d) Mayor of Nevers.

2. What does Hornblower have to do for the royal banquet that he particularly dislikes?
(a) Have his hair powdered.
(b) Make a speech.
(c) Keep up with the Duke d'Angoulême's drinking.
(d) Wear all his medals.

3. How does Hornblower feel about Sweet's death?
(a) Nothing, he has seen too many die.
(b) He has to die.
(c) He wishes it is Chadwick instead.
(d) Barbara wants him to kill the man.

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

5. Why is royalty coming to Le Havre?
(a) To officially recognize Le Havre's liberation.
(b) The royal is on tour.
(c) To give Hornblower a medal.
(d) It is an excuse to get the royal out of England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the French do when the Flame starts sailing to shore?

2. What does Hornblower think of Brown's plans?

3. What does Hornblower plan to do with the Porta Coeli, after he comes back from meeting with the mutineers?

4. Who does Hornblower meet while walking on deck with Lieutenant Freeman?

5. Why is Hornblower not happy and is awkward with his wife when she visits him at Le Havre?

(see the answer key)

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