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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fell figure he can earn by capturing Estrella del Sur?
(a) Nothing since it's not a slave ship.
(b) A citation and reassignment out of the tropics.
(c) 1000 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

2. What cargo does the Estreela del Sur often carry?
(a) Tobacco from the Southern states.
(b) Rum and cigars from Cuba.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Arms and ammo for the war in Brazil.

3. How is Hornblower's composure during the playing out of this drama with the Estrella del Sur?
(a) Euphoric.
(b) Commanding.
(c) Diffident.
(d) Anxious.

4. What does the Clorinda do?
(a) Closes quickly.
(b) Fires a few shots across the bow of the Estrella.
(c) Starts to close but takes a few rounds in the hull causing it to start taking on water.
(d) Starts to close but then also flounders in the heavy seas.

5. When Cambronne sets sail, what does he employ?
(a) A company of mercenaries.
(b) A group of slaves.
(c) Both steam tugs.
(d) An escort of two American frigates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another topic of discussion between Sharp and Hornblower?

2. What does Hornblower offer?

3. Why won't any of the men take the letter to the governor?

4. Where does Hornblower direct the Crab to sail?

5. What will break the restraint on the sea anchor?

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