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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Duchess Marie Thérèse tell Hornblower about Nevers and their reaction to Napoleon coming into power again?
(a) Large regions of Southern France declare in support of Napoleon.
(b) Nevers is neutral territory.
(c) Large regions of Southern France declare in support of the King.
(d) Hornblower has to go to Vienna to represent the Duke and Duchess and Nevers.

2. What is a chasse-marée?
(a) A French gunboat.
(b) A nickname for a French officer equivalent to a lieutenant.
(c) A French cannon mounted on the battery.
(d) A French cannon on a ship.

3. What is Marie la Vicomtesse de Graçay's relationship to the Comte de Graçay?
(a) His mother.
(b) His widowed daughter-in-law.
(c) His sister-in-law.
(d) His wife.

4. How does Marie die?
(a) She is trampled when her horse is shot from under her.
(b) She falls into the river and drowns.
(c) She is bayoneted when she tries to escape.
(d) She bleeds to death in Hornblower's arms.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower think about his duties at Le Havre?

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

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

5. Who acts as Hornblower's servant on board the Porta Coeli?

(see the answer key)

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