View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower suffer from that he finds embarrassing?
(a) Fear of heights.
(b) Fear of lightning.
(c) Ear infections.
(d) Seasickness.

2. What is typical of a crew's share of the prize money from a captured enemy ship?
(a) Choice of one item from the captured ship, in order of seniority
(b) As much as a hundred pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(c) As much as the captain considered fair; it is captain's discretion.
(d) About ten pounds, depending on the type of ship.

3. Who promises the mutineers immunity and a pension for every man from the age of sixty?
(a) The Admiralty.
(b) Marie Therese, Empress, Queen and Regent.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) The citizens of Le Havre.

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

5. What else does Hornblower do to make his plan with the Porta Coeli masquerade work?
(a) Nothing, they are good to go.
(b) Get Lieutenant Freeman's agreement.
(c) Have the crew clean up the ship.
(d) Paint over the name of the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Hornblower does when he returns from the Flame to the Porta Coeli?

2. On the Porta Coeli traveling to meet the Flame, why is Hornblower unhappy with the storm?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 380 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample