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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 Hornblower know the captain of the Porta Coeli?
(a) They do not know each other.
(b) They are schoolmates.
(c) Their wives are friends.
(d) He serves under Hornblower.

2. What type of ship is the Flame?
(a) A French gunboat.
(b) East Indian merchant ship.
(c) Eighteen-gun brig.
(d) Twenty-four gun brig.

3. What does Nathaniel Sweet show Hornblower that surprises him?
(a) The crews' injuries from the constant flogging.
(b) Chadwick's signed confession.
(c) Letters and promises from the French.
(d) New orders from the Admiralty.

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

5. What does Hornblower have for dinner on the Porta Coeli?
(a) Meat pies, ale.
(b) Roast chicken, potatoes, watered wine.
(c) Cold salt beef, tinned biscuits, claret.
(d) Roast beef sandwiches, water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?

2. How does Hornblower know Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?

3. Why is it better to be a Captain than a Lieutenant?

4. Who is the captain of His Majesty's Flame?

5. What does Lord St. Vincent tell Hornblower?

(see the answer key)

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