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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower hope?
(a) Captain Fell will be quick enough to take advantage of the slowed down Estrella.
(b) That the captain of the Estrella will be too drunk to sail well.
(c) That the Clorinda's increased speed because of off loading its cargo will now be fast enough to catch the Estrella.
(d) That the Estrella will gain the high seas without detecting the sea anchor.

2. Where does Hornblower make an official state visit?
(a) Aboard the Estrella del Sur.
(b) At the Spanish embassy.
(c) At the French embassy.
(d) At the government house in San Juan.

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

4. How does Hornblower deliver the lie to Cambronne?
(a) By signal flags.
(b) Using his first mate.
(c) Through an intermediary.
(d) With a stony face and icy reserve.

5. Who does Hornblower congratulate on the speed of his ship?
(a) The captain of the Atlas.
(b) The captain of the Daring.
(c) The captain of the Estrella del sur.
(d) The captain of the HMS Java.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of freight will the Daring be taking on shortly?

2. What keeps the sea anchor bundled up until Estrella reaches top speed?

3. What happens after Spendlove follows Hornblower's orders?

4. Who hires the Daring?

5. How might the political situation between England and the United States be described?

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