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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) A dagger in his boot and a sword.
(b) Two pistols and a sword.
(c) Just a sword.
(d) Two pistols.

2. What happens when Hornblower tries to carry out his plan the Porta Coeli masquerade?
(a) The French surrender without firing a shot.
(b) Brown is injured in the battle.
(c) The French East India ship isn't in the harbor so they aren't able to engage.
(d) Everything goes without a hitch and they capture the French East India ship.

3. What is Horatio Hornblower's rank?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Captain.
(c) Commodore.
(d) Lieutenant.

4. What does Hornblower think of the Flame's crew and their demands?
(a) The Admiralty should ignore the matter.
(b) Flogging is a cruel punishment and the crew has his sympathies.
(c) Chadwick obviously doesn't treat them harshly enough.
(d) They are lying and therefore have no case.

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. What does the success of Hornblower's plan the Porta Coeli masquerade mean?

2. Where is Hornblower at the beginning of the book?

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

4. What does the Flame do when they sail close to Le Havre?

5. What is typical of a crew's share of the prize money from a captured enemy ship?

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