Lord Hornblower | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapters 1, 2, and 3

1. At the beginning of the book, Horatio Hornblower is not aboard a ship, why?

He is still recuperating from his bout of typhus.

2. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?

Knight of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.

3. Where is Hornblower at the beginning of the book?

At Westminster Abbey.

4. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?

Prince Regent.

5. Who is Horatio Hornblower married to?

Barbara, the Duke of Wellington's sister.

6. Why does Lord St. Vincent leave the church service?

He is disturbed by news brought to him by a lieutenant.

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

Lord St. Vincent.

8. What does Lord St. Vincent tell Hornblower?

Mutineers sends a letter to the Admiralty making demands.

9. Who is the captain of His Majesty's Flame?

Lieutenant Chadwick.

10. What...
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