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

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

3. What does the Flame do when they sail close to Le Havre?
(a) Start fighting the French.
(b) Turn around and flee.
(c) Fire on the Porta Coeli to show they switched sides.
(d) Raise a flag of surrender.

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

5. What does Hornblower think of the Napoleonic War?
(a) It is too bad that the Russians don't trounce Napoleon and his army.
(b) He is sick of it and wishes it is over.
(c) He wishes the Americans join in.
(d) He thinks it is over before the end of the year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do with Lieutenant Chadwick?

2. Who promises the mutineers immunity and a pension for every man from the age of sixty?

3. What is a chasse-marée?

4. As part of Lebrun's scheme, what is Hornblower's task?

5. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?

(see the answer key)

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