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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. What does Hornblower do with Sweet's body?
(a) Lets it sink into the sea.
(b) Burns it.
(c) Strings it up on the yardman as an example.
(d) Keeps it in a barrel for transport back to the Admiralty.

2. What is the name of Captain Bush's ship?
(a) Jericho.
(b) Camilla.
(c) Nonsuch.
(d) Sutherland.

3. What does Hornblower have for dinner on the Porta Coeli?
(a) Roast beef sandwiches, water.
(b) Meat pies, ale.
(c) Roast chicken, potatoes, watered wine.
(d) Cold salt beef, tinned biscuits, claret.

4. How does the Porta Coeli crew feel about Hornblower?
(a) They are in awe of him.
(b) They have no idea who he is.
(c) They all hate him.
(d) They think he's too full of himself.

5. What does Hornblower tell the crew of the Porta Coeli, just before meeting up with the Flame?
(a) They are on their way to Spain to rescue stranded British soldiers.
(b) He is relieving Lieutenant Freeman of his command.
(c) They are picking up spies that the Flame captures.
(d) That the crew of the Flame mutinies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower think of the Napoleonic War?

2. What does the French do when the Flame starts sailing to shore?

3. How does Hornblower know Admiral Pellew?

4. On the Porta Coeli traveling to meet the Flame, why is Hornblower unhappy with the storm?

5. What is unique about Lord St. Vincent's instructions to Hornblower?

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