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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. What happens after Hornblower captures the French gunboat in the battle at Le Havre?
(a) He goes back to the Porta Coeli.
(b) He trips over a loose board and drops his sword.
(c) He leads his men over to the Flame.
(d) He stays on the French gunboat and waits to see what happens.

2. Who promises the mutineers immunity and a pension for every man from the age of sixty?
(a) The Admiralty.
(b) The citizens of Le Havre.
(c) Marie Therese, Empress, Queen and Regent.
(d) Hornblower.

3. Who acts as Hornblower's servant on board the Porta Coeli?
(a) A midshipman assigned to him.
(b) Brown, Hornblower's coxswain.
(c) As per tradition, the oldest sailor on board.
(d) Hornblower takes care of his own needs.

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

5. What does Hornblower's wife make for him?
(a) A red silk scarf.
(b) A blue belted sash.
(c) A linen shirt.
(d) An embroidered handkerchief.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?

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

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

4. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?

5. Who meets Hornblower and identifies himself as Captain of the Flame?

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