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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 is Hornblower upset by the English newspaper article?
(a) He can't believe Barbara cheats on him.
(b) As long as Napoleon lives, the war is never going to end.
(c) He thinks Chadwick should be punished more severely.
(d) He doesn't think his actions merit comparisons with his hero Lord Nelson.

2. What is Hornblower ordered to do with the ship His Majesty's Flame?
(a) Suppress the mutiny onboard and gain control of the ship.
(b) Negotiate with the French who capture the ship.
(c) Take command and go on a covert mission.
(d) Deliver secret orders to the current captain.

3. Who meets Hornblower and identifies himself as Captain of the Flame?
(a) Nathaniel Sweet.
(b) Lieutenant Chadwick.
(c) No one meets Hornblower.
(d) A midshipman.

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

5. What does Hornblower plan to do with the militia?
(a) Send them back to England.
(b) Attack the nearby city of Honfleur.
(c) Advance on the city of Rouen.
(d) Ready them for orders from Wellington.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hornblower angry at the Duke d'Angoulême?

2. Who does Hornblower and his wife meet at one of the state functions?

3. At the Duke's banquet and reception, what does Hornblower do that ruins the night for his wife?

4. What does Hornblower read in the newspaper from England?

5. Who leads the force to attack the troops Napoleon is sending to take back Le Havre?

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