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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Ramsbottom appear physically?
(a) He has lost an arm in combat.
(b) He is lying down and almost dead.
(c) He is unharmed.
(d) He has several minor sword slash wounds but that's all.

4. Who arrives after Hornblower?
(a) Captain Fell.
(b) Mr. Hough.
(c) Spendlove.
(d) No one.

5. Who goes into the pirate's caves with a white flag?
(a) Hooper.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Spendlove.
(d) Captain Fell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who realizes immediately that the chase for Estrella del Sur is futile?

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

3. What is Hornblower looking forward to at the opening of Chapter 5?

4. Where does Hornblower tie himself and Barbara?

5. What is Hornblower's new flagship?

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