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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 Lord St. Vincent tell Hornblower?
(a) His best friend dies.
(b) Napoleon is on the move with his army.
(c) Mutineers sends a letter to the Admiralty making demands.
(d) Hornblower has to stay on land for another month.

2. What is typical of Hornblower's share of prize money from a captured enemy ship?
(a) As much as a thousand pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(b) As much as he considered fair; captain's discretion.
(c) About ten pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(d) First choice of one item from the captured ship.

3. Who is the Mayor of Le Havre?
(a) Comte Philip Baron.
(b) Comte de Garcay.
(c) Baron Jacques LeLune.
(d) Baron Momas.

4. What types of weapons does Hornblower carry into combat?
(a) Just a sword.
(b) Two pistols and a sword.
(c) Two pistols.
(d) A dagger in his boot and a sword.

5. How does Hornblower know the Comte de Graçay?
(a) He is a friend who shelters Hornblower when he is a fugitive.
(b) He is a prisoner Hornblower captures then ransoms.
(c) He is a spy who Hornblower has dealings with before.
(d) He is a good friend of Lord St. Vincent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower do instead of going to the Congress?

3. How does Hornblower know the captain of the Porta Coeli?

4. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?

5. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?

(see the answer key)

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