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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. How does Hornblower know Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?
(a) Lieutenant Chadwick's wife is Hornblower's first cousin.
(b) They serve as midshipmen together on the same ship.
(c) They are schoolmates.
(d) Their families have neighboring estates.

2. Who acts as Hornblower's servant on board the Porta Coeli?
(a) Hornblower takes care of his own needs.
(b) A midshipman assigned to him.
(c) Brown, Hornblower's coxswain.
(d) As per tradition, the oldest sailor on board.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Porta Coeli crew feel about Hornblower?

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

3. What happens as the Porta Coeli sights the Flame?

4. Who teaches Hornblower the technique of long splicing?

5. What type of ship is the Flame?

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