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

2. Who is the captain of Porta Coeli?
(a) Lord St. Vincent.
(b) Captain Bush.
(c) Lieutenant Freeman.
(d) Lieutenant Chadwick.

3. What is unique about Lord St. Vincent's instructions to Hornblower?
(a) Hornblower is told to administer justice by finding Lieutenant Chadwick guilty of insubordination.
(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 essentially given a blank cheque for ransom purposes.

4. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?
(a) King George.
(b) Prince Regent.
(c) Queen Charlotte.
(d) Duke of Wellington.

5. What does Hornblower speculate happens on the Flame as it starts to sail to shore?
(a) The mutineers are united in their purpose.
(b) There is probably dissension on board with different groups wanting to do different things.
(c) The crew is suffering from food poisoning, thanks to the tainted ale Hornblower sends over.
(d) Nathaniel Sweet is telling the crew about what happens last night.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does the Porta Coeli crew react to Hornblower's news about the mutiny on the Flame?

4. What news does Hornblower receive from one of the prisoners from the French East Indian ship?

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

(see the answer key)

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