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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 is Hornblower afraid of happening on the Flame?
(a) The crew surrenders to the French.
(b) The crew hang Lieutenant Chadwick.
(c) The crew set fire to the Flame.
(d) The crew delibrately sink the ship.

2. What does Hornblower think of the Napoleonic War?
(a) He is sick of it and wishes it is over.
(b) He thinks it is over before the end of the year.
(c) It is too bad that the Russians don't trounce Napoleon and his army.
(d) He wishes the Americans join in.

3. What does Hornblower suffer from that he finds embarrassing?
(a) Ear infections.
(b) Fear of lightning.
(c) Seasickness.
(d) Fear of heights.

4. Who is the captain of Porta Coeli?
(a) Lieutenant Freeman.
(b) Lieutenant Chadwick.
(c) Captain Bush.
(d) Lord St. Vincent.

5. What does Lord St. Vincent tell Hornblower?
(a) His best friend dies.
(b) Mutineers sends a letter to the Admiralty making demands.
(c) Napoleon is on the move with his army.
(d) Hornblower has to stay on land for another month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower think of the Flame's crew and their demands?

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

3. What type of ship is a French West Indiaman?

4. Who is Horatio Hornblower married to?

5. What does Hornblower tell the crew of the Porta Coeli, just before meeting up with the Flame?

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