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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what is the cone affixed?
(a) A length of chain.
(b) The dock.
(c) A bollard on the Clorinda.
(d) An old, sunken ship.

2. What is Hornblower's position as the novel opens?
(a) ommander-in-Chief of His Britannic Majesty's ships and vessels in the United States.
(b) Commander-in-Chief of His Britannic Majesty's ships and vessels in the West Indies.
(c) ommander-in-Chief of His Britannic Majesty's ships and vessels in New Zealand.
(d) ommander-in-Chief of His Britannic Majesty's ships and vessels in Australia.

3. What cargo does the Estreela del Sur often carry?
(a) Tobacco from the Southern states.
(b) Rum and cigars from Cuba.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Arms and ammo for the war in Brazil.

4. Who does Hornblower congratulate on the speed of his ship?
(a) The captain of the Daring.
(b) The captain of the Atlas.
(c) The captain of the HMS Java.
(d) The captain of the Estrella del sur.

5. What does Fell figure he can earn by capturing Estrella del Sur?
(a) 100 pounds.
(b) Nothing since it's not a slave ship.
(c) A citation and reassignment out of the tropics.
(d) 1000 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a drogue?

3. What would happen should Clorinda capture Estrella del Sur close to San Juan?

4. What is Hornblower's new flagship?

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

(see the answer key)

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