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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 Cambronne say the Daring will now sail?
(a) He's not sure.
(b) To Bolivia.
(c) To France.
(d) To New York to pick up a new cargo.

2. Of what is Hornblower suspicious?
(a) The mission of the Daring.
(b) The motives of Johnson.
(c) The ability of the United States to regulate their merchants.
(d) Sharpe's good intentions.

3. What causes Hornblower to misread Cambronne's pretext for departing the gala?
(a) Hornblower thinks Cambronne is a gentleman and as such would not lie.
(b) Sharpe assures Hornblower that Cambronne is being genuine.
(c) He is laywaid by a beautiful woman.
(d) Too much wine.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower tell Cambronne?

2. What is another topic of discussion between Sharp and Hornblower?

3. What does Hornblower instruct the men of the Crab to do?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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