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

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

3. Who is the captain of His Majesty's Flame?
(a) Captain Bush.
(b) Lieutenant Freeman.
(c) Captain Horatio Hornblower.
(d) Lieutenant Chadwick.

4. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?
(a) A baronetcy and a small property in Yorkshire.
(b) A purse and a personal letter of thanks from the Prince.
(c) Knight of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.
(d) The keys to the city of Bath.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the French gunboat that Hornblower boards in the fight at Le Havre?

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

3. How does Hornblower remember Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?

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

5. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?

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