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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. Why does Hornblower find the visit by the French royal sent to Le Havre annoying?
(a) He meets the VIP before and isn't impressed.
(b) He thinks England is sending the wrong person.
(c) He doesn't want the VIP to interfere with how he is running things in Le Havre.
(d) He hates pomp and circumstance and protocol.

2. What does Hornblower think of Admiral Pellew?
(a) He is a pompous ass.
(b) He is a proud man, but has good reason to be.
(c) He is a good friend and ally.
(d) He is too old for active duty.

3. What does Hornblower plan to do with the Porta Coeli, after he comes back from meeting with the mutineers?
(a) Sail back to report his failure.
(b) Ram the Flame as soon as he gets the men ready.
(c) Sail into Le Havre on a flag of truce to negotiate with the French.
(d) Have the Porta Coeli masquerade as the Flame and capture the French East Indian ship.

4. Why is Hornblower talking to Lebrun in chapter eight?
(a) Lieutenant Freeman suggests it.
(b) Hornblower personally interviews every prisoner.
(c) Lebrun insists on the meeting.
(d) Lebrun is the prisoner's delegate.

5. As part of Lebrun's scheme, what is Hornblower's task?
(a) Pretend to surrender to the French.
(b) Make sure that he stays just offshore until Lebrun comes back.
(c) Secure the harbor defenses.
(d) Fire one of the cannons at exactly 12 noon as a signal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do instead of going to the Congress?

2. What does Hornblower's wife make for him?

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

4. What does Hornblower notice as he is about to go into battle at Le Havre?

5. What is a chasse-marée?

(see the answer key)

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