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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower tell Cambronne?
(a) That he is holding Cambronne's wife as hostage and if Cambronne carries out his intentions, she will be shot.
(b) That there are 4 English frigates in port at Freeport at the moment.
(c) That there are 4 English frigates in port at Barbados at the moment.
(d) That Napoleon has recently died.

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

3. Where does Hornblower attend a gala?
(a) At General Layfayette's estate.
(b) At Sharpe's estate.
(c) At the New Orleans officer club.
(d) At Cambronne's estate.

4. How does Hornblower see his future?
(a) Hell and damnation for executing a woman.
(b) A promotion for stopping Cambronne.
(c) Stripped of honor and devoid of respect.
(d) A court martial looming.

5. Why is Hornblower in despair?
(a) For trusting Sharpe as to Cambronne's intentions.
(b) For having to threaten the life of a woman.
(c) For giving his word as an officer and gentleman when it was a lie.
(d) For not being able to persuade Cambronne to change his course.

Short Answer Questions

1. What legend does Hornblower recall upon hearing the news from the governor?

2. What type of freight will the Daring be taking on shortly?

3. What does Hornblower conclude Cambronne intends to do?

4. Where does Cambronne say the Daring will now sail?

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

(see the answer key)

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