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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 is typical of Hornblower's share of prize money from a captured enemy ship?
(a) As much as he considered fair; captain's discretion.
(b) About ten pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(c) As much as a thousand pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(d) First choice of one item from the captured ship.

2. At the beginning of the book, Horatio Hornblower is not aboard a ship, why?
(a) He is attending a funeral of a friend at Westminster Abbey.
(b) He is waiting for his ship to be repaired.
(c) He is recalled to answer charges of insurbordination.
(d) He is still recuperating from his bout of typhus.

3. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?
(a) Queen Charlotte.
(b) King George.
(c) Prince Regent.
(d) Duke of Wellington.

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

5. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?
(a) He swims over.
(b) He swings over on a rope when the two ships are close enough.
(c) He jumps when the two ships are close enough.
(d) Freeman lowers a boat and Hornblower is rowed over.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Hornblower meet while walking on deck with Lieutenant Freeman?

3. What happens if a ship like Porta Coeli captures an enemy ship?

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

5. How doesl Hornblower get to the Flame?

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