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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 happens after Hornblower captures the French gunboat in the battle at Le Havre?
(a) He leads his men over to the Flame.
(b) He stays on the French gunboat and waits to see what happens.
(c) He trips over a loose board and drops his sword.
(d) He goes back to the Porta Coeli.

2. How does Hornblower feel about Sweet's death?
(a) Barbara wants him to kill the man.
(b) He has to die.
(c) He wishes it is Chadwick instead.
(d) Nothing, he has seen too many die.

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

4. What is the first thing Hornblower does when he returns from the Flame to the Porta Coeli?
(a) He orders the sailmaker to make four top sails.
(b) He orders Freeman to fire on the Flame.
(c) He writes a report to the Admiralty.
(d) He orders Brown to make him tea.

5. How does Hornblower remember Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?
(a) Chadwick is a bit of a buffoon, but generally harmless.
(b) Chadwick is a bully and a tyrant.
(c) Chadwick is a poor sailor, always seasick.
(d) Chadwick is a genius and has a way with numbers and calculations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Hornblower his next assignment in the beginning of the book?

2. Who acts as Hornblower's servant on board the Porta Coeli?

3. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?

4. What does Hornblower do with Sweet's body?

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

(see the answer key)

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