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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the Porta Coeli traveling to meet the Flame, why is Hornblower unhappy with the storm?
(a) One of the topsails rips due to the wind.
(b) The storm is preventing him from walking on deck.
(c) The ship is riding with the wind and gets there too quickly.
(d) The ship has to travel leeward, opposite to the direction of the Flame.

2. What types of weapons does Hornblower carry into combat?
(a) Just a sword.
(b) Two pistols and a sword.
(c) A dagger in his boot and a sword.
(d) Two pistols.

3. What does Hornblower think of the Flame's crew and their demands?
(a) Flogging is a cruel punishment and the crew has his sympathies.
(b) Chadwick obviously doesn't treat them harshly enough.
(c) The Admiralty should ignore the matter.
(d) They are lying and therefore have no case.

4. What does some of the Flame mutineers say to Hornblower after the battle at Le Havre?
(a) They want Hornblower to know they fight against the French.
(b) They hide rather than face Hornblower.
(c) They would rather die than go back to England.
(d) They apologize for surrendering to the French.

5. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?
(a) A purse and a personal letter of thanks from the Prince.
(b) Knight of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.
(c) The keys to the city of Bath.
(d) A baronetcy and a small property in Yorkshire.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Hornblower know Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?

3. What does Nathaniel Sweet show Hornblower that surprises him?

4. How does Lieutenant Freeman determine the ship's location in the dark?

5. Who gives Hornblower his next assignment in the beginning of the book?

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