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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the men of the Clorinda construct a large, truncated cone?
(a) With sea sponges.
(b) With bailing wire and wool.
(c) With bailing wire and silk.
(d) With sail cloth and sparring.

2. What concerns Hornblower about Cambronne's possible destination and purpose?
(a) It could embroil Europe in a round of costly bloodshed.
(b) It could cause Spain to declare war on France and England could be dragged into such action.
(c) It could upset the balance of power in the West Indies.
(d) It could liberate Barbados from English rule.

3. Of what does the Governor remind Hornblower?
(a) The rules of engagement.
(b) Of the fact that he met Hornblower's wife while she was still married to Admiral Leighton.
(c) The last time Hornblower was in San Juan.
(d) Of the time the French broke the rules of engagement and what happened.

4. What has been executed aboard the Clorinda while Hornblower is at the government house?
(a) The Estrella has burned.
(b) The Clorinda has grounded itself.
(c) Hornblower's plan has been executed.
(d) The Estrella has left port.

5. What is Hornblower's new flagship?
(a) Clorinda.
(b) Java.
(c) Leopard.
(d) Atlas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About what is Hooper furious?

3. What is the ideal situation once the Estrella reaches high seas?

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

5. When Cambronne sets sail, what does he employ?

(see the answer key)

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