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

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

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

4. What do the crew of the Flame say in the letter they send to the Admiralty?
(a) They are flogged and starved on Lieutenant Chadwick's orders.
(b) They want shore leave.
(c) They are tired of the blockade and want to go home.
(d) Lieutenant Chadwick is selling secrets to the French.

5. What happens when Hornblower tries to carry out his plan the Porta Coeli masquerade?
(a) Everything goes without a hitch and they capture the French East India ship.
(b) The French surrender without firing a shot.
(c) Brown is injured in the battle.
(d) The French East India ship isn't in the harbor so they aren't able to engage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does Hornblower do to make his plan with the Porta Coeli masquerade work?

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

3. Where is Hornblower at the beginning of the book?

4. How does Hornblower remember Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?

5. How doesl Hornblower get to the Flame?

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