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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 types of weapons does Hornblower carry into combat?
(a) Two pistols and a sword.
(b) A dagger in his boot and a sword.
(c) Two pistols.
(d) Just a sword.

2. Why does the French react the way they do when the Flame sails into Le Havre?
(a) They have orders to fire on all English ships.
(b) They think the Flame leads the attack the night before.
(c) They are bored with the détente.
(d) They think the Flame is the Porta Coeli.

3. How does the Porta Coeli crew react to Hornblower's news about the mutiny on the Flame?
(a) They are horrified and start complaining.
(b) They start to plan their own mutiny.
(c) They seem to support Hornblower.
(d) They go on strike.

4. What is typical of Hornblower's share of prize money from a captured enemy ship?
(a) First choice of one item from the captured ship.
(b) About ten pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(c) As much as he considered fair; captain's discretion.
(d) As much as a thousand pounds, depending on the type of ship.

5. What does Hornblower notice as he is about to go into battle at Le Havre?
(a) It is going to rain soon.
(b) Lieutenant Freeman is nervous.
(c) How well the navigator is doing bringing the Porta Coeli around.
(d) Brown is not standing beside him as usual.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Hornblower the technique of long splicing?

2. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?

3. What does the crew of the Flame want?

4. What happens after Hornblower captures the French gunboat in the battle at Le Havre?

5. How does Hornblower know Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?

(see the answer key)

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