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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would happen should Clorinda capture Estrella del Sur close to San Juan?
(a) The fort at San Juan may fire upon Clorinda.
(b) Several other Spanish ships are liable to go to Estrella's aid.
(c) The action would be deemed a violation of the rules of engagement by England and official protests would ensue.
(d) Fell would be declared a pirate.

2. Where does Hornblower make an official state visit?
(a) At the French embassy.
(b) At the government house in San Juan.
(c) Aboard the Estrella del Sur.
(d) At the Spanish embassy.

3. What do ships-of-war gain from capturing slave ships?
(a) Head money.
(b) Choice assignments next time.
(c) A rotation back to England.
(d) A citation.

4. How do Cambronne's men receive Hornblower's news?
(a) They want to know if they will still get paid.
(b) They shrug since they never like the fact when Cambronne's wife insists on traveling with them.
(c) They cheer that they don't have to fight.
(d) They wail and moan, smash their muskets, and throw them overboard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the present flagship?

2. What happens as the sea anchor deploys?

3. How does Hornblower board the Crab?

4. What will break the restraint on the sea anchor?

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

(see the answer key)

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