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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. Where is Hornblower at the beginning of the book?
(a) Escorting his wife on a shopping expedition.
(b) At Westminster Abbey.
(c) At his home in Bath.
(d) Aboard His Majesty's Flame.

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

3. How does Hornblower remember Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?
(a) Chadwick is a bully and a tyrant.
(b) Chadwick is a genius and has a way with numbers and calculations.
(c) Chadwick is a poor sailor, always seasick.
(d) Chadwick is a bit of a buffoon, but generally harmless.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Hornblower learn long splicing?

2. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?

3. What does Hornblower think of the Napoleonic War?

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

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

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