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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's wife make for him?
(a) A red silk scarf.
(b) A blue belted sash.
(c) A linen shirt.
(d) An embroidered handkerchief.

2. When does Hornblower learn long splicing?
(a) He never learns.
(b) Before he boards his first ship.
(c) As a midshipmen.
(d) Just recently while he is convalescing.

3. What does Hornblower have for dinner on the Porta Coeli?
(a) Roast chicken, potatoes, watered wine.
(b) Roast beef sandwiches, water.
(c) Meat pies, ale.
(d) Cold salt beef, tinned biscuits, claret.

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

5. Why is Hornblower's assignment regarding the Flame particularly difficult?
(a) The ship is difficult to find as only the general location is known.
(b) The ship needs to be captured by subterfuge or negotiation and not force.
(c) There are a lot of privateers operating nearby.
(d) Spanish privateers are closing in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Hornblower the technique of long splicing?

2. What is unique about Lord St. Vincent's instructions to Hornblower?

3. What is Hornblower ordered to do with the ship His Majesty's Flame?

4. Who is Horatio Hornblower married to?

5. How doesl Hornblower get to the Flame?

(see the answer key)

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