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

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

3. What type of ship is a French West Indiaman?
(a) A ship of the line.
(b) A privateer.
(c) A French gunboat.
(d) A blockage runner.

4. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?
(a) A purse and a personal letter of thanks from the Prince.
(b) A baronetcy and a small property in Yorkshire.
(c) Knight of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.
(d) The keys to the city of Bath.

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. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?

2. What is unique about Lord St. Vincent's instructions to Hornblower?

3. How does the Porta Coeli crew react to Hornblower's news about the mutiny on the Flame?

4. Who teaches Hornblower the technique of long splicing?

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

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