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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is in charge of the fleet the Triumph and Hornblower's ship rejoins?
(a) Admiral Lord Nelson.
(b) Admiral Leighton.
(c) Admiral Lord Gambier.
(d) Sir Thomas Drake.

2. Who is Lady Barbara Leighton?
(a) The wife of his admiral and the love of his life.
(b) His wife's mother.
(c) His wife's sister.
(d) His mother.

3. What does Hornblower do in the reading room?
(a) Talks with Marie about her life there.
(b) Falls asleep in the chair.
(c) Reads the notice of his escape.
(d) Reviews several weeks' worth of newspapers.

4. How many years has Brown been in the English navy?
(a) 26.
(b) 6.
(c) 1.
(d) 17.

5. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?
(a) He is being relieved of command.
(b) He is being court martialed.
(c) He is promoted.
(d) He is badly wounded.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who weeps when Brown says goodbye?

2. What offer by the Count does Hornblower decline?

3. What is the condition of Hornblower's sword when it is returned?

4. What does Hornblower realize?

5. Who does Lady Barbara Leighton visit in the morning?

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