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

2. What happens as the Porta Coeli sights the Flame?
(a) Another ship appears.
(b) Hornblower gives orders to fire.
(c) The Flame sends a boat over to negotiate.
(d) The Flame raises sails to meet them.

3. What does Hornblower read in the newspaper from England?
(a) An account of his actions with the Flame.
(b) A gossip column piece, insinuating his wife is having an affair.
(c) Lieutenant Chadwick is exiled to Jamaica.
(d) Napoleon is assembling troops to attack Leipzig.

4. What is Hornblower's relationship to Marie la Vicomtesse de Graçay?
(a) An ex-lover.
(b) His son's governess.
(c) His ex-governess.
(d) His wife Barbara's best friend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Hornblower at the beginning of the book?

2. Why is Hornblower talking to Lebrun in chapter eight?

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

4. What does Hornblower do with Lieutenant Chadwick?

5. What does Lebrun tell Hornblower about Baron Momas?

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