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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the VIP soon to arrive at Le Havre?
(a) A French princess, Thérèse Marie.
(b) A French prince, the Duke d'Angoulême.
(c) A French nobleman, the Comte d'Artois.
(d) The Prince Regent.

2. In opposing Napoleon, what do the Comte and his followers become?
(a) Recruiters training a new army of resistance.
(b) The best spy network in France.
(c) Fugitives fighting a guerilla action.
(d) The essential southern offensive.

3. What is the date that Hornblower notes is the final day of the insurgent effort?
(a) May 18, 1815.
(b) June 18, 1815.
(c) July 14, 1815.
(d) July 4th, 1815.

4. Who is still with Hornblower when the French troops catch up with them?
(a) Just the Comte de Graçay.
(b) Just Brown.
(c) Brown, the Comte de Graçay, and Marie.
(d) The Comte de Graçay and Marie, Brown and Annette.

5. What is surprising about the city of Nevers?
(a) It is overrun by the Bonapartists.
(b) It is deserted.
(c) It is flying the white Bourbon flag.
(d) It is suffering from the plaque.

6. 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's negligence costs them the victory.
(d) Captain Bush blames Hornblower for his injuries.

7. Brown has plans of his own in France. What does he tell Hornblower?
(a) He is going to go to Vienna and join Barbara and her maid.
(b) He is going to buy a farm.
(c) He is going to marry a local girl.
(d) He is going to travel Europe now that the war is over.

8. Although news is uncertain, which of the following is confirmed as fact while Hornblower is at the Chateau?
(a) Napoleon regains his power.
(b) Napoleon is poisoned but survives.
(c) An assassination attempt on the Prince Regent's life is thwarted.
(d) Barbara is having an affair.

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

10. What happens when Hornblower arrives at Rouen?
(a) He has to fight a duel.
(b) He has to retreat due to superior force.
(c) He is captured.
(d) He meets with no resistance.

11. What happens to Brown's wife, Annette?
(a) Hornblower makes her leave with the others to save her life.
(b) Brown defies Hornblower's orders and leaves with Annette.
(c) She tries to cross the river and drowns.
(d) She stays with Brown, refusing to leave her new husband.

12. What does Hornblower have to do with the mutineers who aren't pardoned?
(a) Sign the court martial papers and sentence them to hard labor.
(b) Hold the court martial trial at Le Havre.
(c) Sign the court martial papers to hang them.
(d) Help the Admiralty reallocate them to other ships.

13. What type of reception does Hornblower receive when he arrives at the Chateau de Graçay?
(a) Cold and suspicious.
(b) Warm and welcoming.
(c) He is turned away because the Comte already has guests.
(d) The Chateau is closed, no one is there.

14. What does placards promise for the Comte's followers?
(a) Death for all.
(b) Imprisonment if they don't give themselves up.
(c) Transportation to a penal colony if they don't give themselves up.
(d) Clemency for all who are deserted.

15. What does Hornblower demand of the Mayor of Rouen?
(a) Declare the town for King Louis.
(b) Pay ransom for his town.
(c) Help set a trap for Bonaparte.
(d) Quit and leave town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower go first with his royal guest?

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

3. What does Hornblower plan to do about Napoleon's show of force?

4. What does Hornblower think of Brown's plans?

5. At the night of Brown's wedding, what does the Comte tell Hornblower?

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