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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 does Hornblower suffer from that he finds embarrassing?
(a) Fear of lightning.
(b) Ear infections.
(c) Fear of heights.
(d) Seasickness.

2. What is the universal signal to show that there is a Captain in a boat?
(a) Waving with the left hand and then saluting.
(b) Making a fist and touching the forehead.
(c) Givinig a wolf whistle.
(d) Holding up four fingers.

3. What do the sailors think of Hornblower's daily ritual?
(a) They all follow his example.
(b) They heartily approve.
(c) They think daily is unnecessary, weekly is good enough.
(d) The Commodore has very strange habits.

4. Where is the Flame when Hornblower sets out to meet her?
(a) About a mile off the coast of Dover.
(b) At the docks in Liverpool.
(c) Close to the French port city of Le Havre.
(d) On its way to Jamaica.

5. What does Hornblower's wife make for him?
(a) A blue belted sash.
(b) A red silk scarf.
(c) A linen shirt.
(d) An embroidered handkerchief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Captain Bush's ship?

2. What is one of the last things LeBrun does before he is captured?

3. How doesl Hornblower get to the Flame?

4. What type of ship is the Flame?

5. Why is Hornblower's assignment regarding the Flame particularly difficult?

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