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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 does the success of Hornblower's plan the Porta Coeli masquerade mean?
(a) The mutineers change their minds once they see Hornblower in action.
(b) The French at Le Havre help Hornblower regain the Flame.
(c) The French at Le Havre has no reason to trust the mutineers.
(d) The mutineers have no choice but to commit treason on top of mutiny.

2. Who is Horatio Hornblower married to?
(a) Barbara, the Duke of Wellington's sister.
(b) Maria, his childhood sweetheart.
(c) Charlotte, a neighbor.
(d) Jane, a sister of one of Hornblower's shipmates.

3. What is Horatio Hornblower's rank?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Commodore.

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 seem to support Hornblower.
(c) They are horrified and start complaining.
(d) They start to plan their own mutiny.

5. What happens if a ship like Porta Coeli captures an enemy ship?
(a) The officers automatically get a promotion.
(b) The crew gets one hour to do as they like on the enemy ship.
(c) The enemy ship is set on fire and sunk.
(d) The officers and crew split the prize money from the sale and refit of the ship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower do with Sweet's body?

3. Who promises the mutineers immunity and a pension for every man from the age of sixty?

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

5. How does Hornblower feel about Sweet's death?

(see the answer key)

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