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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower think of the Flame's crew and their demands?
(a) Flogging is a cruel punishment and the crew has his sympathies.
(b) Chadwick obviously doesn't treat them harshly enough.
(c) They are lying and therefore have no case.
(d) The Admiralty should ignore the matter.

2. Why is it better to be a Captain than a Lieutenant?
(a) You get to retire whenever you want.
(b) You get three times the pay and prize money as a Captain.
(c) You get your choice of ships and postings.
(d) You get to name your ship when you get one.

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

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

5. Who meets Hornblower and identifies himself as Captain of the Flame?
(a) Lieutenant Chadwick.
(b) No one meets Hornblower.
(c) Nathaniel Sweet.
(d) A midshipman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lord St. Vincent tell Hornblower?

2. On the Porta Coeli traveling to meet the Flame, why is Hornblower unhappy with the storm?

3. Who acts as Hornblower's servant on board the Porta Coeli?

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

5. How doesl Hornblower get to the Flame?

(see the answer key)

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