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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 liberate Barbados from English rule.
(c) It could upset the balance of power in the West Indies.
(d) It could embroil Europe in a round of costly bloodshed.

2. 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.

3. About how many vessels does Hornblower command?
(a) 55.
(b) 17.
(c) 3.
(d) 68.

4. What is the name of the present flagship?
(a) The Constitution.
(b) The Leopard.
(c) The Crab.
(d) The Java.

5. How might the political situation between England and the United States be described?
(a) Heated.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Hostile.
(d) Delicate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cambronne demand as verification?

2. How does Hornblower deliver the lie to Cambronne?

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

4. How does Hornblower see his future?

5. What causes Hornblower to misread Cambronne's pretext for departing the gala?

(see the answer key)

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