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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the beginning of the book, Horatio Hornblower is not aboard a ship, why?
(a) He is waiting for his ship to be repaired.
(b) He is attending a funeral of a friend at Westminster Abbey.
(c) He is recalled to answer charges of insurbordination.
(d) He is still recuperating from his bout of typhus.

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

4. How is it possible that Hornblower's plan with the the Porta Coeli masquerade to work?
(a) They are too far from shore for the French to get a good look at the Flame.
(b) It is a game of chicken and Hornblower knows his men don't fail him.
(c) The French can't tell one English ship from another.
(d) The Flame and the Porta Coeli are sister ships and look alike.

5. What do the sailors think of Hornblower's daily ritual?
(a) They think daily is unnecessary, weekly is good enough.
(b) They heartily approve.
(c) The Commodore has very strange habits.
(d) They all follow his example.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Hornblower captures the French gunboat in the battle at Le Havre?

2. What does Hornblower think of the Napoleonic War?

3. What happens when Hornblower tries to carry out his plan the Porta Coeli masquerade?

4. How doesl Hornblower get to the Flame?

5. What does Hornblower notice as he is about to go into battle at Le Havre?

(see the answer key)

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