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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 to stand trial for war crimes.
(b) A rumor that Napoleon is dead.
(c) A rumor that Napoleon returns to France.
(d) A rumor that Napoleon is exiled to America.

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

3. What news arrives to make Hornblower's plan for the militia an almost guaranteed success?
(a) The locals are going to fight with them.
(b) Wellington sends reinforcements.
(c) The French abandon Rouen.
(d) There are only half the number of enemy soldiers as first estimated.

4. Who accompanies Hornblower on this trip to the Chateau de Graçay?
(a) No one.
(b) His son Richard.
(c) Lord St. Vincent.
(d) His servant Brown.

5. What do the crew of the Flame say in the letter they send to the Admiralty?
(a) Lieutenant Chadwick is selling secrets to the French.
(b) They are flogged and starved on Lieutenant Chadwick's orders.
(c) They want shore leave.
(d) They are tired of the blockade and want to go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does Brown tell Hornblower he plans to do?

2. Brown has plans of his own in France. What does he tell Hornblower?

3. What saves Hornblower, the Comte, and Brown from execution?

4. What does the Comte think of Brown's plans?

5. What is a chasse-marée?

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