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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 conclude Cambronne intends to do?
(a) Aid the rebellion in the West Indies by the slaves.
(b) Aid the rebellion in Bolivia.
(c) Attack the British crown colony of Barbados.
(d) Free Napoleon.

2. To what is the cone affixed?
(a) An old, sunken ship.
(b) The dock.
(c) A bollard on the Clorinda.
(d) A length of chain.

3. What concerns Hornblower about Cambronne's possible destination and purpose?
(a) It could cause Spain to declare war on France and England could be dragged into such action.
(b) It could upset the balance of power in the West Indies.
(c) It could embroil Europe in a round of costly bloodshed.
(d) It could liberate Barbados from English rule.

4. What type of freight will the Daring be taking on shortly?
(a) Wine.
(b) Comodities.
(c) Guns.
(d) Bonded.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower's flagship reach New Orleans?

2. What does the crew of the Clorinda receive?

3. Of what does the Governor remind Hornblower?

4. What ensures Fell's continued employment?

5. What does Cambronne demand as verification?

(see the answer key)

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