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

2. What is Marie la Vicomtesse de Graçay's relationship to the Comte de Graçay?
(a) His sister-in-law.
(b) His mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His widowed daughter-in-law.

3. What does Hornblower think about his duties at Le Havre?
(a) As always, he likes the adminstrative work.
(b) He is glad he doesn't have to be at sea.
(c) He hopes that Barbara is proud of him.
(d) He is a man of action and doesn't like being behind a desk.

4. Instead of returning to England, what does Hornblower decide to do while in Nevers?
(a) Go back to Rouen to find his services to the Duke.
(b) Go to Le Havre to find Captain Freeman.
(c) Stay in France with the Comte de Graçay to lead the local resistance.
(d) Go to Vienna to find Barbara.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom do the placards' promises not extend?

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

3. Who is the VIP soon to arrive at Le Havre?

4. What position does Hornblower assume at Le Havre after the surrender of the town?

5. What does Hornblower do when he hears the latest news about Napoleon regaining power?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Hornblower and the Comte saved from execution?

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

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

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

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

6. Why doesn't Hornblower go to Vienna with his wife Barbara?

7. How does C. S. Forester show that the English admire and think well of Hornblower and his actions? What does this show us about Hornblower?

8. How does Hornblower try to save Brown's life?

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

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

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