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

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

3. Who leaves the Chateau with Hornblower?
(a) The Comte de Graçay, Vicomtesse de Graçay, Brown, Annette.
(b) Brown.
(c) No one, he leaves alone.
(d) Vicomtesse de Graçay.

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

5. Hornblower tries to save Brown by claiming what?
(a) Brown is a prisoner who Hornblower is holding for ransom.
(b) Brown is not in his right mind.
(c) Brown is a seaman and following orders.
(d) Brown is there due to misguided loyalties and thus should not be held accountable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower send the Porta Coeli as part of his plan for the militia?

2. What does placards promise for the Comte's followers?

3. Who else comes to Le Havre that is even more surprising to Hornblower?

4. How does Marie die?

5. What does Hornblower plan to do with the Duke d'Angoulême?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower find in Nevers?

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

4. What happens to Marie at the end of the book and why is this significant?

5. With the wars end, what decision does Barbara make that puts a further strain on her relationship with Hornblower?

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

8. In the end, no fighting is necessary at Rouen, why?

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

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

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