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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14, 15, and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Hornblower learn long splicing?
(a) Just recently while he is convalescing.
(b) Before he boards his first ship.
(c) He never learns.
(d) As a midshipmen.

2. How is Hornblower recognized for his services?
(a) He is relieved of his duties in Le Havre and allowed to retire.
(b) He and Barbara are invited to a reception given by the Prince Regent in his honor.
(c) He is given a medal.
(d) He is made a peer.

3. Why does an English ship have a Spanish name - Porta Coeli?
(a) It is named after the place where it is built.
(b) It is financed by Spanish noblemen exiled in England.
(c) It is named as a gesture of good will.
(d) It is named after a Spanish ship that puts up a good fight.

4. How does the Porta Coeli crew react to Hornblower's news about the mutiny on the Flame?
(a) They go on strike.
(b) They start to plan their own mutiny.
(c) They seem to support Hornblower.
(d) They are horrified and start complaining.

5. Who does Hornblower meet while walking on deck with Lieutenant Freeman?
(a) Some of Freeman's officers.
(b) Another passenger.
(c) His servant Brown who brings tea.
(d) An old shipmate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the first thing Hornblower does when he returns from the Flame to the Porta Coeli?

3. What else does Lebrun want for helping Hornblower?

4. What happens as the Porta Coeli sights the Flame?

5. What is the name of Captain Bush's ship?

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