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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who realizes immediately that the chase for Estrella del Sur is futile?
(a) Fell.
(b) Hornblower and Spendlove.
(c) No one.
(d) Only Hornblower of everyone on board.

2. Why is Fell always poor?
(a) He has a gambling problem.
(b) He maintains an extravagant wife in England.
(c) He was the third son of a Baron and thus inheirits little.
(d) He has ten children to raise.

3. 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 embroil Europe in a round of costly bloodshed.
(d) It could upset the balance of power in the West Indies.

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

5. What does the crew of the Clorinda receive?
(a) Promotions.
(b) A large bounty.
(c) Time in dry dock.
(d) Citations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fell figure he can earn by capturing Estrella del Sur?

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

3. Where does Hornblower attend a gala?

4. How does Hornblower deliver the lie to Cambronne?

5. What does the governor tell Hornblower as he makes port?

(see the answer key)

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