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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Estrella del Sur?
(a) A retrofitted Spanish vessel that had been Napoleon's flagship.
(b) A retrofitted English vessel captured during the Napoleonic Wars.
(c) The flagship of the Spanish fleet in the West Indies.
(d) A large schooner capable of exceptional speed.

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

3. Ultimately, what happens to the Estrella?
(a) It sinks.
(b) Its captain burns it to the waterline.
(c) It is captured.
(d) It manages to cut the sea anchor and get away.

4. How might the political situation between England and the United States be described?
(a) Heated.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Delicate.
(d) Hostile.

5. Why is Hornblower in New Orleans?
(a) To pay an official courtesy visit.
(b) To talk to a French general.
(c) To oversee the construction of a new frigate.
(d) To meet up with his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Hornblower's composure during the playing out of this drama with the Estrella del Sur?

2. What is the ideal situation once the Estrella reaches high seas?

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

4. What ensures Fell's continued employment?

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

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