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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 gives Hornblower his next assignment in the beginning of the book?
(a) Duke of Wellington.
(b) Lord St. Vincent.
(c) Prince of Wales.
(d) No one, he already has an assignment.

2. What type of ship is a French West Indiaman?
(a) A privateer.
(b) A French gunboat.
(c) A ship of the line.
(d) A blockage runner.

3. What is Hornblower ordered to do with the ship His Majesty's Flame?
(a) Negotiate with the French who capture the ship.
(b) Take command and go on a covert mission.
(c) Suppress the mutiny onboard and gain control of the ship.
(d) Deliver secret orders to the current captain.

4. Who is the captain of Porta Coeli?
(a) Lieutenant Freeman.
(b) Lord St. Vincent.
(c) Lieutenant Chadwick.
(d) Captain Bush.

5. What does Lord St. Vincent tell Hornblower?
(a) Mutineers sends a letter to the Admiralty making demands.
(b) Napoleon is on the move with his army.
(c) Hornblower has to stay on land for another month.
(d) His best friend dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Hornblower the technique of long splicing?

2. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?

3. What is Hornblower afraid of happening on the Flame?

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

5. What does the crew of the Flame want?

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