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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Fell always poor?
(a) He has a gambling problem.
(b) He has ten children to raise.
(c) He was the third son of a Baron and thus inheirits little.
(d) He maintains an extravagant wife in England.

2. What would happen should Clorinda capture Estrella del Sur close to San Juan?
(a) Several other Spanish ships are liable to go to Estrella's aid.
(b) Fell would be declared a pirate.
(c) The action would be deemed a violation of the rules of engagement by England and official protests would ensue.
(d) The fort at San Juan may fire upon Clorinda.

3. What does Hornblower order Spendlove to do?
(a) Suggest Hornblower's plan to capture the Estrella to Fell.
(b) Go ashore and wait for Hornblower's signal.
(c) Board the Estrella as a new hand and plant a bomb belowdecks.
(d) Board the Estrella and ask for asylum.

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

5. What is another topic of discussion between Sharp and Hornblower?
(a) Problematic retrofitting of steam vessels.
(b) The pending promotion of Hornblower to Admiral.
(c) Residing in the United States.
(d) Problematic letters of marque.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower direct the Crab to sail?

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

3. What is one thing Sharp and Hornblower are discussing?

4. How does Cambronne express his anguish?

5. How does Hornblower see his future?

(see the answer key)

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