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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe observe about Cambronne's route?
(a) Cambronne must call at Corpus Christi to embark his men.
(b) Cambronne will probably go around the Florida Keys.
(c) Cambronne will probably call at Cuba for more slaves.
(d) Cambronne must ride out the hurricane coming up the Gulf before he can get away completely.

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

3. Why is Hornblower in New Orleans?
(a) To meet up with his wife.
(b) To talk to a French general.
(c) To oversee the construction of a new frigate.
(d) To pay an official courtesy visit.

4. How does Hornblower deliver the lie to Cambronne?
(a) Through an intermediary.
(b) By signal flags.
(c) Using his first mate.
(d) With a stony face and icy reserve.

5. Why is Hornblower in despair?
(a) For having to threaten the life of a woman.
(b) For not being able to persuade Cambronne to change his course.
(c) For giving his word as an officer and gentleman when it was a lie.
(d) For trusting Sharpe as to Cambronne's intentions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Clorinda do?

2. Who realizes immediately that the chase for Estrella del Sur is futile?

3. How does Hornblower's flagship reach New Orleans?

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

5. Where does Hornblower make an official state visit?

(see the answer key)

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