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

2. How does the Porta Coeli crew feel about Hornblower?
(a) They all hate him.
(b) They think he's too full of himself.
(c) They are in awe of him.
(d) They have no idea who he is.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower notice as he is about to go into battle at Le Havre?

3. What does the Flame do when they sail close to Le Havre?

4. Who meets Hornblower and identifies himself as Captain of the Flame?

5. What does the French do when the Flame starts sailing to shore?

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