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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 does Hornblower tell the crew of the Porta Coeli, just before meeting up with the Flame?
(a) They are on their way to Spain to rescue stranded British soldiers.
(b) They are picking up spies that the Flame captures.
(c) He is relieving Lieutenant Freeman of his command.
(d) That the crew of the Flame mutinies.

2. Who is the captain of His Majesty's Flame?
(a) Captain Bush.
(b) Lieutenant Chadwick.
(c) Lieutenant Freeman.
(d) Captain Horatio Hornblower.

3. What does the crew of the Flame want?
(a) A full pardon and a trial for Lieutenant Chadwick.
(b) A fair share of the prize money taken by their sister ship, the Porta Coeli.
(c) Shore leave as they are on the ship for over a year.
(d) A commendation for their Captain for services above and beyond.

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

5. Who teaches Hornblower the technique of long splicing?
(a) Harding.
(b) Lieutanent Chadwick.
(c) Captain Sawyer.
(d) His servant, Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hornblower meet while walking on deck with Lieutenant Freeman?

2. Just before he meets the Flame's crew, what is Hornblower's plan? What is he going to do with the Flame's crew?

3. How does Hornblower know the captain of the Porta Coeli?

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

5. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?

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