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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who meets Hornblower and identifies himself as Captain of the Flame?
(a) A midshipman.
(b) No one meets Hornblower.
(c) Nathaniel Sweet.
(d) Lieutenant Chadwick.

2. Who is among the reinforcements that Admiral Pellew sends?
(a) Captain Bush.
(b) An American spy.
(c) Admiral Pellew.
(d) Lieutenant Chadwick.

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

4. Why does an English ship have a Spanish name - Porta Coeli?
(a) It is financed by Spanish noblemen exiled in England.
(b) It is named as a gesture of good will.
(c) It is named after the place where it is built.
(d) It is named after a Spanish ship that puts up a good fight.

5. What does Hornblower think of Captain Bush?
(a) He is sly and devious and not to be trusted.
(b) He is young and naïve and needs a guiding hand.
(c) He is solid and dependable, but doesn't have much imagination.
(d) He is a great officer, but now is too old for active duty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lebrun want for helping Hornblower?

2. How does Hornblower feel about Sweet's death?

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

4. What does Hornblower suffer from that he finds embarrassing?

5. Who gives Hornblower his next assignment in the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Other than the prize money, why does Hornblower want to capture the French East India ship?

2. How does C. S. Forester show that Hornblower has the "common touch" in his interactions with men?

3. What does Hornblower do with Lieutenant Chadwick, the one who loses control of the Flame through mutiny?

4. Hornblower is surprised after speaking with the leader of the mutineers, why?

5. Being a sailor is dangerous and hard work, what do sailors expect in terms of monetary rewards?

6. In addition to his rank, Hornblower is also well-connected through other ways, how?

7. What type of deal is offered to Hornblower on behalf of the Mayor of Le Havre? Why?

8. What does Hornblower think of the war and why is this rather ironic?

9. At the beginning of the book, what is Hornblower's relationship with his wife like? How does C. S. Forester show this?

10. How does C. S. Forester show Hornblower's resourcefulness?

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