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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 is the name of Captain Bush's ship?
(a) Nonsuch.
(b) Camilla.
(c) Sutherland.
(d) Jericho.

2. What does the Comte think of Brown's plans?
(a) He is insulted and throws Brown out.
(b) He should be told earlier because he is shocked and hurt.
(c) He is indifferent; Brown is only a servant.
(d) He is delighted and throws a big party.

3. Where do they hold the Congress to decide the fate of post-war Europe?
(a) Vienna.
(b) Rome.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

4. What does Hornblower demand of the Mayor of Rouen?
(a) Pay ransom for his town.
(b) Declare the town for King Louis.
(c) Quit and leave town.
(d) Help set a trap for Bonaparte.

5. What does Hornblower tell the crew of the Porta Coeli, just before meeting up with the Flame?
(a) That the crew of the Flame mutinies.
(b) They are picking up spies that the Flame captures.
(c) They are on their way to Spain to rescue stranded British soldiers.
(d) He is relieving Lieutenant Freeman of his command.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the night of Brown's wedding, what does the Comte tell Hornblower?

2. Who is Lebrun?

3. How is it possible that Hornblower's plan with the the Porta Coeli masquerade to work?

4. What does some of the Flame mutineers say to Hornblower after the battle at Le Havre?

5. What is typical of Hornblower's share of prize money from a captured enemy ship?

(see the answer key)

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