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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. On the Porta Coeli traveling to meet the Flame, why is Hornblower unhappy with the storm?
(a) One of the topsails rips due to the wind.
(b) The ship has to travel leeward, opposite to the direction of the Flame.
(c) The storm is preventing him from walking on deck.
(d) The ship is riding with the wind and gets there too quickly.

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

3. Who is Horatio Hornblower married to?
(a) Jane, a sister of one of Hornblower's shipmates.
(b) Charlotte, a neighbor.
(c) Barbara, the Duke of Wellington's sister.
(d) Maria, his childhood sweetheart.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Flame when Hornblower sets out to meet her?

2. Why is Hornblower's assignment regarding the Flame particularly difficult?

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

4. What does the crew of the Flame want?

5. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?

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