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

2. Who hires the Daring?
(a) Sharpe.
(b) Cambronne.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Johnson.

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

4. 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) Problematic letters of marque.
(d) Residing in the United States.

5. What legend does Hornblower recall upon hearing the news from the governor?
(a) The legend of Julian of Norwich.
(b) The legend of Napoleon's birth.
(c) The legend of St. Elizabeth of Hungary.
(d) The legend of Napoleon's youth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Hornblower and Fell differ in their opinion of the situation?

2. What concerns Hornblower about Cambronne's possible destination and purpose?

3. Upon whom does Hornblower decide to keep a close watch?

4. Where does Hornblower make an official state visit?

5. What was the one thing Hornblower had not planned upon?

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