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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What keeps the sea anchor bundled up until Estrella reaches top speed?
(a) Paper wrapping.
(b) A length of wire.
(c) Two cotter pins.
(d) A length of spun yarn.

2. What is another topic of discussion between Sharp and Hornblower?
(a) The pending promotion of Hornblower to Admiral.
(b) Problematic retrofitting of steam vessels.
(c) Residing in the United States.
(d) Problematic letters of marque.

3. Who is Mr. Cloudesley Sharpe?
(a) The English Diplomat to the United States.
(b) A distant relative of Hornblower who has a merchant fleet docked out of New Orleans.
(c) His aide-de-camp.
(d) His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General.

4. What does the crew of the Clorinda receive?
(a) Citations.
(b) Promotions.
(c) Time in dry dock.
(d) A large bounty.

5. What does Cambronne demand as verification?
(a) That Hornblower leave two of his officers on board Daring as hostages until Cambronne can verify the information.
(b) To read the letter from Hornblower's superior.
(c) Hornblower's word as a gentleman and naval officer.
(d) To escort the Crab back to port and verify it before the Daring will allow the Crab to depart without a fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What legend does Hornblower recall upon hearing the news from the governor?

2. What does the governor tell Hornblower as he makes port?

3. Of what does Cambronne's cargo consist?

4. About how many vessels does Hornblower command?

5. What ensures Fell's continued employment?

(see the answer key)

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