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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unique about Lord St. Vincent's instructions to Hornblower?
(a) Hornblower is essentially given a blank cheque for ransom purposes.
(b) Hornblower is told to destroy the ship immediately.
(c) Hornblower is given carte blanche to deal with the mutineers as necessary.
(d) Hornblower is told to administer justice by finding Lieutenant Chadwick guilty of insubordination.

2. Who gives Hornblower his next assignment in the beginning of the book?
(a) Prince of Wales.
(b) Duke of Wellington.
(c) No one, he already has an assignment.
(d) Lord St. Vincent.

3. What does Hornblower have for dinner on the Porta Coeli?
(a) Cold salt beef, tinned biscuits, claret.
(b) Roast chicken, potatoes, watered wine.
(c) Meat pies, ale.
(d) Roast beef sandwiches, water.

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

5. Who does Hornblower meet while walking on deck with Lieutenant Freeman?
(a) Some of Freeman's officers.
(b) An old shipmate.
(c) His servant Brown who brings tea.
(d) Another passenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?

2. What is the universal signal to show that there is a Captain in a boat?

3. Who is the Mayor of Le Havre?

4. How does Lieutenant Freeman determine the ship's location in the dark?

5. What do the crew of the Flame say in the letter they send to the Admiralty?

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