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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Hornblower taken when he returns?
(a) To prison.
(b) To Mr. Hough's home.
(c) Straight to the governor's home.
(d) To the Clorinda.

2. Why is San Juan problematic as far as the capture of Estrella del Sur?
(a) It is a neutral port.
(b) It is not under English rule.
(c) It has declared itself against England.
(d) There are so many other Spanish vessels in port.

3. Who follows the Estrella out of port?
(a) The San Juan shore patrol.
(b) A French frigate.
(c) The Clorinda.
(d) The Java and the Sutherland.

4. What is a drogue?
(a) A captain gone astray.
(b) A sailor engaged in nefarious trade.
(c) A ship that has only one mast.
(d) A sea anchor.

5. What does Hornblower do after lunch?
(a) Play cards with Johnson and his men.
(b) Meet with the governor.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Talk about politics with Spendlove.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Cambronne's cargo consist?

2. Why does Hornblower read the letter aloud?

3. What does Fell figure he can earn by capturing Estrella del Sur?

4. What does Hornblower intend to do?

5. What is Hornblower's position as the novel opens?

(see the answer key)

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