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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. At the night of Brown's wedding, what does the Comte tell Hornblower?
(a) A rumor that Napoleon is dead.
(b) A rumor that Napoleon is to stand trial for war crimes.
(c) A rumor that Napoleon returns to France.
(d) A rumor that Napoleon is exiled to America.

2. What is Hornblower's relationship to Marie la Vicomtesse de Graçay?
(a) His wife Barbara's best friend.
(b) His son's governess.
(c) An ex-lover.
(d) His ex-governess.

3. What does Barbara do that contributes to the drifting apart of her relationship with Hornblower?
(a) She accepts the role of unofficial hostess for England at the Congress.
(b) She refuses to sleep with Hornblower.
(c) She refuses to stay in Le Havre and leaves for England.
(d) She asks her brother to commend Hornblower to the Prince Regent.

4. Why is Hornblower particularly upset with the news about Captain Bush?
(a) Hornblower is blamed for the fiasco.
(b) They can't even find a body to bury.
(c) Captain Bush blames Hornblower for his injuries.
(d) Captain Bush's negligence costs them the victory.

5. What does Hornblower have to do for the royal banquet that he particularly dislikes?
(a) Keep up with the Duke d'Angoulême's drinking.
(b) Wear all his medals.
(c) Make a speech.
(d) Have his hair powdered.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nathaniel Sweet, the leader of the mutineers, die?

2. What happens if a ship like Porta Coeli captures an enemy ship?

3. As part of Lebrun's scheme, what is Hornblower's task?

4. What is the universal signal to show that there is a Captain in a boat?

5. Why is it better to be a Captain than a Lieutenant?

(see the answer key)

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