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

2. What does Hornblower do when he hears the latest news about Napoleon regaining power?
(a) He leaves the Chateau and go to Nevers.
(b) He leaves for Vienna.
(c) He leaves for Rome.
(d) He leaves for England.

3. Why is Hornblower upset by the English newspaper article?
(a) As long as Napoleon lives, the war is never going to end.
(b) He doesn't think his actions merit comparisons with his hero Lord Nelson.
(c) He can't believe Barbara cheats on him.
(d) He thinks Chadwick should be punished more severely.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do at this point when he notes that their insurgency is at an end?

2. How does Napoleon respond to the Comte and his followers?

3. Why does Hornblower find the visit by the French royal sent to Le Havre annoying?

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

5. What else does Brown tell Hornblower he plans to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Napoleon Bonaparte's response to Le Havre's liberation? Why?

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

5. What does Hornblower find in Nevers?

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

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

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

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

10. Why is Hornblower conflicted about going back to France?

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