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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower ordered to do with the ship His Majesty's Flame?
(a) Take command and go on a covert mission.
(b) Deliver secret orders to the current captain.
(c) Negotiate with the French who capture the ship.
(d) Suppress the mutiny onboard and gain control of the ship.

2. Why is it better to be a Captain than a Lieutenant?
(a) You get to name your ship when you get one.
(b) You get to retire whenever you want.
(c) You get three times the pay and prize money as a Captain.
(d) You get your choice of ships and postings.

3. Why is Hornblower's assignment regarding the Flame particularly difficult?
(a) Spanish privateers are closing in.
(b) The ship is difficult to find as only the general location is known.
(c) The ship needs to be captured by subterfuge or negotiation and not force.
(d) There are a lot of privateers operating nearby.

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

5. What news does Colonel Dobbs pass onto Hornblower during the visit by the French royal at Le Havre?
(a) His troops is recalled.
(b) Wellington wants to give Hornblower a medal.
(c) England is sending more reinforcements.
(d) Napoleon is sending troops to Le Havre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower think about his duties at Le Havre?

2. What position does Hornblower assume at Le Havre after the surrender of the town?

3. How is Hornblower recognized for his services?

4. What news arrives to make Hornblower's plan for the militia an almost guaranteed success?

5. What type of ship is a French West Indiaman?

(see the answer key)

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