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

2. How does Hornblower know the captain of the Porta Coeli?
(a) They do not know each other.
(b) He serves under Hornblower.
(c) They are schoolmates.
(d) Their wives are friends.

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

4. How does Hornblower feel about Sweet's death?
(a) He has to die.
(b) Nothing, he has seen too many die.
(c) He wishes it is Chadwick instead.
(d) Barbara wants him to kill the man.

5. What news does Hornblower receive from one of the prisoners from the French East Indian ship?
(a) Bonaparte loses another major battle at Leipzig.
(b) There is an outbreak of dysentery at Le Havre.
(c) Le Havre plans to attack both the English ships.
(d) The Mayor of Le Havre recently dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hornblower talking to Lebrun in chapter eight?

2. What does the crew of the Flame want?

3. What does Hornblower think of Admiral Pellew?

4. Who is with Hornblower the last time he is at the Chateau de Graçay?

5. How does Hornblower know Admiral Pellew?

(see the answer key)

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