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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hornblower board the Crab?
(a) By ropes at night.
(b) By a large boarding party.
(c) He is unable to board the Crab.
(d) Unarmed and unescorted.

2. Of what does the Governor remind Hornblower?
(a) The last time Hornblower was in San Juan.
(b) Of the time the French broke the rules of engagement and what happened.
(c) The rules of engagement.
(d) Of the fact that he met Hornblower's wife while she was still married to Admiral Leighton.

3. How does Hornblower confound the foreign embassies and get them off his ship?
(a) Using his command of rhetoric and dialogue.
(b) By giving them many contradictory statements.
(c) By telling them he will not hesitate to fire upon their vessels.
(d) He is unwilling to speak to the officials when the boat over to the Clorinda.

4. Who is Charles Ramsbottom?
(a) A noble turned pirate.
(b) Lucy Hough's latest beau.
(c) A very wealthy industrialist who has recently entered society.
(d) Hornblower's third cousin.

5. What ensures Fell's continued employment?
(a) Nothing, but he has plenty of money now.
(b) Spendlove's recommendation.
(c) Hornblower's recommendation.
(d) The success with the Estrella del Sur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe observe about Cambronne's route?

2. What happens after they ship fires a few more times?

3. What does Hornblower learn from his wife, Barbara, about Ramsbottom?

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

5. What does Hornblower order Spendlove to do?

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