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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. How does Hornblower know Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?
(a) They serve as midshipmen together on the same ship.
(b) They are schoolmates.
(c) Lieutenant Chadwick's wife is Hornblower's first cousin.
(d) Their families have neighboring estates.

2. What does Hornblower do once the fighting is over at Le Havre?
(a) He sinks the Bonne Celestine.
(b) He sends the Porta Coeli back to the Admiralty with news.
(c) He secures the Porta Coeli, the Flame, and the Bonne Celestine.
(d) He sinks the Flame.

3. Who is the Duke d'Angoulême's wife?
(a) The illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Cumberland and Anne Horton.
(b) The niece of the English Prime Minister, William Pitt.
(c) The daughter of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoniette.
(d) The daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte.

4. Who else comes to Le Havre that is even more surprising to Hornblower?
(a) His first Captain on the Indefatigable.
(b) His wife Barbara.
(c) Lord St. Vincent.
(d) His wife Barbara's personal maid.

5. What is the first thing Hornblower does when he returns from the Flame to the Porta Coeli?
(a) He writes a report to the Admiralty.
(b) He orders Freeman to fire on the Flame.
(c) He orders Brown to make him tea.
(d) He orders the sailmaker to make four top sails.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the French gunboat that Hornblower boards in the fight at Le Havre?

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

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

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

5. What does Hornblower end up doing about the mutineers?

(see the answer key)

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