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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Crab intercept the Daring?
(a) At Port-au-Prince.
(b) At Freeport.
(c) At Cuba's harbor of Guantanamo.
(d) On the open seas.

2. What does Cambronne bewail?
(a) Napoleon's death.
(b) That Hornblower has figured out Cambronne's plan.
(c) That his wife is captive.
(d) The loss of his cause in Barbardos.

3. What does Cambronne demand as verification?
(a) To escort the Crab back to port and verify it before the Daring will allow the Crab to depart without a fight.
(b) Hornblower's word as a gentleman and naval officer.
(c) To read the letter from Hornblower's superior.
(d) That Hornblower leave two of his officers on board Daring as hostages until Cambronne can verify the information.

4. Why is Hornblower in despair?
(a) For having to threaten the life of a woman.
(b) For trusting Sharpe as to Cambronne's intentions.
(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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Hornblower's position as the novel opens?

3. How does Cambronne express his anguish?

4. How do Cambronne's men receive Hornblower's news?

5. How does Hornblower board the Crab?

(see the answer key)

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