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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14, 15, and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nathaniel Sweet, the leader of the mutineers, die?
(a) Hornblower shoots him as he swims towards the shore.
(b) He is killed by a French sailor.
(c) The mutineers kill him hoping this excuses their behavior.
(d) He is killed by shot from the French gunboats.

2. Who does Hornblower have on board the Porta Coeli?
(a) Duke d'Angoulême.
(b) Local volunteers.
(c) General Blücher.
(d) The mutineers from the Flame.

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

4. How does Lieutenant Freeman determine the ship's location in the dark?
(a) He calculates their position using the stars.
(b) He sends a seaman out in a tethered longboat.
(c) He dredges up a soil sample from the bottom of the sea.
(d) He asks Hornblower.

5. Where does Hornblower go first with his royal guest?
(a) To visit with the Mayor.
(b) To the Governor's mansion.
(c) To church.
(d) To the town hall for a reception.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the French react the way they do when the Flame sails into Le Havre?

2. What does some of the Flame mutineers say to Hornblower after the battle at Le Havre?

3. On the Porta Coeli traveling to meet the Flame, why is Hornblower unhappy with the storm?

4. Why does Lord St. Vincent leave the church service?

5. What does Hornblower think of the judgment for the mutineers?

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