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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower speculate happens on the Flame as it starts to sail to shore?
(a) The mutineers are united in their purpose.
(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) Nathaniel Sweet is telling the crew about what happens last night.

2. How many ships does Admiral Pellew send as reinforcement?
(a) He doesn't send ships, he just sends men.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

3. What does Hornblower notice as he is about to go into battle at Le Havre?
(a) Lieutenant Freeman is nervous.
(b) It is going to rain soon.
(c) Brown is not standing beside him as usual.
(d) How well the navigator is doing bringing the Porta Coeli around.

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

5. What is one of the last things LeBrun does before he is captured?
(a) Plots with Baron Momas to capture the English ships.
(b) Acts on the dispatches from Paris.
(c) Spends the night with his mistress.
(d) Calculates the losses from this year's failed trading missions.

6. What does Hornblower think of Admiral Pellew?
(a) He is too old for active duty.
(b) He is a pompous ass.
(c) He is a proud man, but has good reason to be.
(d) He is a good friend and ally.

7. Who is the Sovereign of the Order?
(a) Duke of Wellington.
(b) King George.
(c) Prince Regent.
(d) Queen Charlotte.

8. What does Hornblower do with Sweet's body?
(a) Lets it sink into the sea.
(b) Keeps it in a barrel for transport back to the Admiralty.
(c) Strings it up on the yardman as an example.
(d) Burns it.

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

10. Who gives Hornblower his next assignment in the beginning of the book?
(a) Lord St. Vincent.
(b) No one, he already has an assignment.
(c) Duke of Wellington.
(d) Prince of Wales.

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

12. What does Lord St. Vincent tell Hornblower?
(a) Napoleon is on the move with his army.
(b) Hornblower has to stay on land for another month.
(c) Mutineers sends a letter to the Admiralty making demands.
(d) His best friend dies.

13. What other honor is Hornblower awarded?
(a) A baronetcy and a small property in Yorkshire.
(b) Knight of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.
(c) A purse and a personal letter of thanks from the Prince.
(d) The keys to the city of Bath.

14. Who is the Mayor of Le Havre?
(a) Comte de Garcay.
(b) Comte Philip Baron.
(c) Baron Momas.
(d) Baron Jacques LeLune.

15. How does Hornblower know Admiral Pellew?
(a) He is a schoolmate.
(b) He serves with him on the Indefatigable.
(c) He is a neighbor.
(d) He is an old family friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Horatio Hornblower married to?

2. What news does Hornblower receive from one of the prisoners from the French East Indian ship?

3. What does the French do when the Flame starts sailing to shore?

4. What is a chasse-marée?

5. What does Lebrun tell Hornblower he can do?

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