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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower's relationship to Marie la Vicomtesse de Graçay?
(a) An ex-lover.
(b) His son's governess.
(c) His ex-governess.
(d) His wife Barbara's best friend.

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

3. What is Hornblower afraid of when he hears Dobbs' news?
(a) There is not enough time to put up a defense.
(b) A prolonged siege at Le Havre.
(c) Baron Momas play traitor again and renegotiate with the Bonapartists.
(d) The visiting royal wants to lead the attack.

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

5. Where does Hornblower go first with his royal guest?
(a) To the town hall for a reception.
(b) To the Governor's mansion.
(c) To church.
(d) To visit with the Mayor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to Le Havre on a surprise visit?

2. What is the news from the war front (March 1814)?

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

4. Who does Hornblower and his wife meet at one of the state functions?

5. What famous personage is Hornblower's wife related to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Hornblower captured at the end of the book?

2. What does Hornblower find in Nevers?

3. What is LeBrun able to do to make it easier for Hornblower to secure the harbor defenses at Le Havre?

4. Two important historical events follow soon after Hornblower's capture of Rouen. What are they? Why are they significant?

5. What happens at the welcoming ceremony the Mayor of Le Havre conducts?

6. On the evening of Brown's marriage to his sweetheart, the Comte relays some bad news to Hornblower. What is the news and how does it affect Hornblower?

7. How does Hornblower react to Barbara's presence?

8. How does Hornblower ruin the evening for his wife at the Duke's banquet and reception? Why is this significant?

9. What does Hornblower note about the church service he accompanies the Duke d'Angoulême to? Why is this significant?

10. With Le Havre declaring for the French King, what does Hornblower's superiors in England do?

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