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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who acts as Hornblower's servant on board the Porta Coeli?
(a) As per tradition, the oldest sailor on board.
(b) Brown, Hornblower's coxswain.
(c) A midshipman assigned to him.
(d) Hornblower takes care of his own needs.

2. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?
(a) He jumps when the two ships are close enough.
(b) He swims over.
(c) Freeman lowers a boat and Hornblower is rowed over.
(d) He swings over on a rope when the two ships are close enough.

3. What does Hornblower suffer from that he finds embarrassing?
(a) Ear infections.
(b) Fear of heights.
(c) Fear of lightning.
(d) Seasickness.

4. Who meets Hornblower and identifies himself as Captain of the Flame?
(a) Nathaniel Sweet.
(b) A midshipman.
(c) Lieutenant Chadwick.
(d) No one meets Hornblower.

5. Why is it better to be a Captain than a Lieutenant?
(a) You get three times the pay and prize money as a Captain.
(b) You get your choice of ships and postings.
(c) You get to name your ship when you get one.
(d) You get to retire whenever you want.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower know the captain of the Porta Coeli?

2. What is Hornblower ordered to do with the ship His Majesty's Flame?

3. How does Hornblower remember Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?

4. What does Hornblower tell the crew of the Porta Coeli, just before meeting up with the Flame?

5. How does the Porta Coeli crew feel about Hornblower?

(see the answer key)

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