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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who realizes immediately that the chase for Estrella del Sur is futile?
(a) Fell.
(b) Hornblower and Spendlove.
(c) No one.
(d) Only Hornblower of everyone on board.

3. Why is Hornblower in despair?
(a) For having to threaten the life of a woman.
(b) For trusting Sharpe as to Cambronne's intentions.
(c) For giving his word as an officer and gentleman when it was a lie.
(d) For not being able to persuade Cambronne to change his course.

4. Where does Hornblower attend a gala?
(a) At the New Orleans officer club.
(b) At Sharpe's estate.
(c) At General Layfayette's estate.
(d) At Cambronne's estate.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Hornblower in New Orleans?

3. What does Cambronne demand as verification?

4. What would happen should Clorinda capture Estrella del Sur close to San Juan?

5. How does Hornblower see his future?

(see the answer key)

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