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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Duke d'Angoulême's wife?
(a) The daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte.
(b) The niece of the English Prime Minister, William Pitt.
(c) The daughter of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoniette.
(d) The illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Cumberland and Anne Horton.

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

3. Who is the captain of His Majesty's Flame?
(a) Lieutenant Freeman.
(b) Captain Horatio Hornblower.
(c) Captain Bush.
(d) Lieutenant Chadwick.

4. What does Hornblower plan to do with the Porta Coeli, after he comes back from meeting with the mutineers?
(a) Sail into Le Havre on a flag of truce to negotiate with the French.
(b) Have the Porta Coeli masquerade as the Flame and capture the French East Indian ship.
(c) Ram the Flame as soon as he gets the men ready.
(d) Sail back to report his failure.

5. What do the sailors think of Hornblower's daily ritual?
(a) They all follow his example.
(b) They think daily is unnecessary, weekly is good enough.
(c) They heartily approve.
(d) The Commodore has very strange habits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is surprising about the city of Nevers?

2. What happens to Brown's wife, Annette?

3. What happens to Captain Bush after the encounter with Napoleon's troops at Caudebec?

4. Where is the Flame when Hornblower sets out to meet her?

5. What does Hornblower think of Brown's plans?

(see the answer key)

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