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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 have no idea who he is.
(b) They are in awe of him.
(c) They all hate him.
(d) They think he's too full of himself.

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

3. What is typical of a crew's share of the prize money from a captured enemy ship?
(a) Choice of one item from the captured ship, in order of seniority
(b) As much as a hundred pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(c) About ten pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(d) As much as the captain considered fair; it is captain's discretion.

4. How does Hornblower bathe while on board ship?
(a) He has the crew hose him down with the wash-deck pump.
(b) He doesn't bathe.
(c) He has a bucket of sea water dumped over his head.
(d) He takes a daily swim instead of bathing.

5. How does Hornblower know the captain of the Porta Coeli?
(a) They are schoolmates.
(b) He serves under Hornblower.
(c) They do not know each other.
(d) Their wives are friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does Hornblower do to make his plan with the Porta Coeli masquerade work?

2. When does Hornblower learn long splicing?

3. What is a chasse-marée?

4. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?

5. How does Nathaniel Sweet, the leader of the mutineers, die?

(see the answer key)

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