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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. Why does Lord St. Vincent leave the church service?
(a) He needs to use the facilities.
(b) He forgets another appointment.
(c) He is not feeling well.
(d) He is disturbed by news brought to him by a lieutenant.

2. Instead of returning to England, what does Hornblower decide to do while in Nevers?
(a) Stay in France with the Comte de Graçay to lead the local resistance.
(b) Go back to Rouen to find his services to the Duke.
(c) Go to Le Havre to find Captain Freeman.
(d) Go to Vienna to find Barbara.

3. Who is Horatio Hornblower married to?
(a) Maria, his childhood sweetheart.
(b) Barbara, the Duke of Wellington's sister.
(c) Jane, a sister of one of Hornblower's shipmates.
(d) Charlotte, a neighbor.

4. How is Hornblower recognized for his services?
(a) He is given a medal.
(b) He and Barbara are invited to a reception given by the Prince Regent in his honor.
(c) He is relieved of his duties in Le Havre and allowed to retire.
(d) He is made a peer.

5. Where is the Flame when Hornblower sets out to meet her?
(a) About a mile off the coast of Dover.
(b) Close to the French port city of Le Havre.
(c) On its way to Jamaica.
(d) At the docks in Liverpool.

Short Answer Questions

1. How doesl Hornblower get to the Flame?

2. Just before he meets the Flame's crew, what is Hornblower's plan? What is he going to do with the Flame's crew?

3. Why does the French react the way they do when the Flame sails into Le Havre?

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

5. What happens when Hornblower arrives at Rouen?

(see the answer key)

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