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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14, 15, and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hornblower meet while walking on deck with Lieutenant Freeman?
(a) Another passenger.
(b) Some of Freeman's officers.
(c) His servant Brown who brings tea.
(d) An old shipmate.

2. Why is Hornblower talking to Lebrun in chapter eight?
(a) Lebrun insists on the meeting.
(b) Lieutenant Freeman suggests it.
(c) Hornblower personally interviews every prisoner.
(d) Lebrun is the prisoner's delegate.

3. Who promises the mutineers immunity and a pension for every man from the age of sixty?
(a) The citizens of Le Havre.
(b) Marie Therese, Empress, Queen and Regent.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) The Admiralty.

4. Who teaches Hornblower the technique of long splicing?
(a) His servant, Brown.
(b) Captain Sawyer.
(c) Harding.
(d) Lieutanent Chadwick.

5. What does Hornblower have for dinner on the Porta Coeli?
(a) Roast chicken, potatoes, watered wine.
(b) Meat pies, ale.
(c) Roast beef sandwiches, water.
(d) Cold salt beef, tinned biscuits, claret.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is among the reinforcements that Admiral Pellew sends?

2. How does Hornblower know Admiral Pellew?

3. What does Barbara do that contributes to the drifting apart of her relationship with Hornblower?

4. What is the news from the war front (April 1814) not long after Hornblower secures Rouen?

5. What type of ship is a French West Indiaman?

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