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

2. What does Nathaniel Sweet show Hornblower that surprises him?
(a) The crews' injuries from the constant flogging.
(b) Letters and promises from the French.
(c) Chadwick's signed confession.
(d) New orders from the Admiralty.

3. What happens as the Porta Coeli sights the Flame?
(a) The Flame raises sails to meet them.
(b) Hornblower gives orders to fire.
(c) The Flame sends a boat over to negotiate.
(d) Another ship appears.

4. How does Hornblower remember Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?
(a) Chadwick is a genius and has a way with numbers and calculations.
(b) Chadwick is a poor sailor, always seasick.
(c) Chadwick is a bully and a tyrant.
(d) Chadwick is a bit of a buffoon, but generally harmless.

5. What happens if a ship like Porta Coeli captures an enemy ship?
(a) The enemy ship is set on fire and sunk.
(b) The officers and crew split the prize money from the sale and refit of the ship.
(c) The officers automatically get a promotion.
(d) The crew gets one hour to do as they like on the enemy ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the Porta Coeli traveling to meet the Flame, why is Hornblower unhappy with the storm?

2. How does Hornblower know Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?

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

4. What does Lord St. Vincent tell Hornblower?

5. What is the first thing Hornblower does when he returns from the Flame to the Porta Coeli?

(see the answer key)

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