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

2. At the Duke's banquet and reception, what does Hornblower do that ruins the night for his wife?
(a) Tells her at the worst possible time that Captain Bush is dead.
(b) Shows up late and almost misses the reception line.
(c) Criticizes her for her appearance.
(d) Argues with her about the state of the war.

3. What is the news from the war front (March 1814)?
(a) Napoleon is in secret talks with the Americans.
(b) Bonaparte suffers a major setback at Soissons.
(c) Prime Minister Pitt is considering conscription.
(d) The Duke of Wellington is suffering from gout and has to postpone a planned attack.

4. Who does Hornblower have on board the Porta Coeli?
(a) Local volunteers.
(b) Duke d'Angoulême.
(c) The mutineers from the Flame.
(d) General Blücher.

5. Why does a militia arrive in Le Havre?
(a) To bolster the defenses.
(b) They are retreating from the front.
(c) They are on their way to the front.
(d) They are on leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower think of the judgment for the mutineers?

2. Instead of returning to England, what does Hornblower decide to do while in Nevers?

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

4. How does Hornblower know the Comte de Graçay?

5. What does Hornblower have to do for the royal banquet that he particularly dislikes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. With Napoleon in power again, what does Hornblower do?

3. What does the Mayor of Le Havre do when he meets Hornblower? Why is this significant?

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

5. Who surprises Hornblower by visiting him at Le Havre? Why is this surprising?

6. What does Hornblower plan to do with the militia sent to bolster Le Havre's defenses? Why?

7. What are some of the reasons that Hornblower doesn't return immediately to England?

8. What does Hornblower come to realize about his wife and himself?

9. Why does Hornblower's decision to go back to France make Brown so happy?

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

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