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

2. What does Hornblower think of the Napoleonic War?
(a) It is too bad that the Russians don't trounce Napoleon and his army.
(b) He wishes the Americans join in.
(c) He is sick of it and wishes it is over.
(d) He thinks it is over before the end of the year.

3. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?
(a) Freeman lowers a boat and Hornblower is rowed over.
(b) He jumps when the two ships are close enough.
(c) He swims over.
(d) He swings over on a rope when the two ships are close enough.

4. What is Hornblower afraid of happening on the Flame?
(a) The crew delibrately sink the ship.
(b) The crew set fire to the Flame.
(c) The crew hang Lieutenant Chadwick.
(d) The crew surrenders to the French.

5. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?
(a) Duke of Wellington.
(b) Prince Regent.
(c) Queen Charlotte.
(d) King George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower speculate happens on the Flame as it starts to sail to shore?

2. What does Hornblower's wife make for him?

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

4. Why is it better to be a Captain than a Lieutenant?

5. How does the Porta Coeli crew react to Hornblower's news about the mutiny on the Flame?

(see the answer key)

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