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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. To whom do the placards' promises not extend?
(a) Only the Comte de Graçay, and Marie.
(b) Only Hornblower.
(c) Hornblower, Brown, the Comte de Graçay, and Marie.
(d) Only the Comte de Graçay.

2. How does Marie die?
(a) She is trampled when her horse is shot from under her.
(b) She falls into the river and drowns.
(c) She is bayoneted when she tries to escape.
(d) She bleeds to death in Hornblower's arms.

3. What is Marie la Vicomtesse de Graçay's relationship to the Comte de Graçay?
(a) His mother.
(b) His widowed daughter-in-law.
(c) His wife.
(d) His sister-in-law.

4. At the night of Brown's wedding, what does the Comte tell Hornblower?
(a) A rumor that Napoleon is dead.
(b) A rumor that Napoleon returns to France.
(c) A rumor that Napoleon is exiled to America.
(d) A rumor that Napoleon is to stand trial for war crimes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower have to do with the mutineers who aren't pardoned?

2. What does Hornblower read in the newspaper from England?

3. Who brings news that England is sending a VIP?

4. At the royal banquet, what does Hornblower realize about his wife?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who surprises Hornblower by visiting him at Le Havre? Why is this surprising?

4. How does C. S. Forester show that the English admire and think well of Hornblower and his actions? What does this show us about Hornblower?

5. How does Hornblower try to save Brown's life?

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

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

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

9. Two important historical events follow soon after Hornblower's capture of Rouen. What are they? Why are they significant?

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

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