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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. Why does Lord St. Vincent leave the church service?
(a) He is disturbed by news brought to him by a lieutenant.
(b) He is not feeling well.
(c) He needs to use the facilities.
(d) He forgets another appointment.

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

3. Who meets Hornblower and identifies himself as Captain of the Flame?
(a) No one meets Hornblower.
(b) A midshipman.
(c) Lieutenant Chadwick.
(d) Nathaniel Sweet.

4. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?
(a) He swims over.
(b) Freeman lowers a boat and Hornblower is rowed over.
(c) He jumps when the two ships are close enough.
(d) He swings over on a rope when the two ships are close enough.

5. Why is it better to be a Captain than a Lieutenant?
(a) You get your choice of ships and postings.
(b) You get to name your ship when you get one.
(c) You get three times the pay and prize money as a Captain.
(d) You get to retire whenever you want.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower suffer from that he finds embarrassing?

2. What do the crew of the Flame say in the letter they send to the Admiralty?

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

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

5. Who is Horatio Hornblower married to?

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