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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 Hornblower know Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?
(a) Lieutenant Chadwick's wife is Hornblower's first cousin.
(b) They are schoolmates.
(c) Their families have neighboring estates.
(d) They serve as midshipmen together on the same ship.

2. What does Hornblower speculate happens on the Flame as it starts to sail to shore?
(a) There is probably dissension on board with different groups wanting to do different things.
(b) Nathaniel Sweet is telling the crew about what happens last night.
(c) The crew is suffering from food poisoning, thanks to the tainted ale Hornblower sends over.
(d) The mutineers are united in their purpose.

3. How does Hornblower remember Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?
(a) Chadwick is a bit of a buffoon, but generally harmless.
(b) Chadwick is a genius and has a way with numbers and calculations.
(c) Chadwick is a bully and a tyrant.
(d) Chadwick is a poor sailor, always seasick.

4. What happens as the Porta Coeli sights the Flame?
(a) Hornblower gives orders to fire.
(b) The Flame raises sails to meet them.
(c) Another ship appears.
(d) The Flame sends a boat over to negotiate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Flame when Hornblower sets out to meet her?

2. How is it possible that Hornblower's plan with the the Porta Coeli masquerade to work?

3. What is Hornblower afraid of happening on the Flame?

4. How does Lieutenant Freeman determine the ship's location in the dark?

5. What does Hornblower plan to do with the Porta Coeli, after he comes back from meeting with the mutineers?

(see the answer key)

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