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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 types of weapons does Hornblower carry into combat?
(a) Two pistols and a sword.
(b) Just a sword.
(c) Two pistols.
(d) A dagger in his boot and a sword.

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

3. Why is Hornblower's assignment regarding the Flame particularly difficult?
(a) The ship is difficult to find as only the general location is known.
(b) The ship needs to be captured by subterfuge or negotiation and not force.
(c) There are a lot of privateers operating nearby.
(d) Spanish privateers are closing in.

4. What does Hornblower do once the fighting is over at Le Havre?
(a) He sinks the Bonne Celestine.
(b) He sinks the Flame.
(c) He sends the Porta Coeli back to the Admiralty with news.
(d) He secures the Porta Coeli, the Flame, and the Bonne Celestine.

5. Where is the Flame when Hornblower sets out to meet her?
(a) About a mile off the coast of Dover.
(b) Close to the French port city of Le Havre.
(c) On its way to Jamaica.
(d) At the docks in Liverpool.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nathaniel Sweet show Hornblower that surprises him?

2. Why does the French react the way they do when the Flame sails into Le Havre?

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

4. What is typical of Hornblower's share of prize money from a captured enemy ship?

5. What do the sailors think of Hornblower's daily ritual?

(see the answer key)

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