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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 local magistrate tell Hornblower after he is captured by Napoleon's troops?
(a) He is found guilty of treason.
(b) He is free to go.
(c) Napoleon is prepared to deal generously if he cooperates.
(d) He is found guilty of capital war crimes.

2. What does Hornblower tell the crew of the Porta Coeli, just before meeting up with the Flame?
(a) They are picking up spies that the Flame captures.
(b) They are on their way to Spain to rescue stranded British soldiers.
(c) That the crew of the Flame mutinies.
(d) He is relieving Lieutenant Freeman of his command.

3. Who comes to Le Havre on a surprise visit?
(a) The Duke of Wellington.
(b) Lord St. Vincent.
(c) The Prince Regent.
(d) The Duchess Marie Thérèse.

4. Who brings news that England is sending a VIP?
(a) A Midshipman from the Admiralty.
(b) An older officer by the name of Haus.
(c) Lebrun.
(d) Baron Momas.

5. What type of ship is the Flame?
(a) East Indian merchant ship.
(b) A French gunboat.
(c) Twenty-four gun brig.
(d) Eighteen-gun brig.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hornblower upset by the English newspaper article?

2. How does Hornblower know Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?

3. What does Hornblower speculate happens on the Flame as it starts to sail to shore?

4. What is Marie la Vicomtesse de Graçay's relationship to the Comte de Graçay?

5. What news arrives to make Hornblower's plan for the militia an almost guaranteed success?

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