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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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) Another ship appears.
(d) The Flame sends a boat over to negotiate.

4. Where is Hornblower at the beginning of the book?
(a) At Westminster Abbey.
(b) Escorting his wife on a shopping expedition.
(c) At his home in Bath.
(d) Aboard His Majesty's Flame.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, Horatio Hornblower is not aboard a ship, why?

2. What happens after Hornblower captures the French gunboat in the battle at Le Havre?

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

4. What does Hornblower do with Sweet's body?

5. What does Nathaniel Sweet show Hornblower that surprises him?

(see the answer key)

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