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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hooper consider expendable?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Spendlove.
(d) Johnson.

2. Where does Hornblower decide to sail?
(a) Back to his home base.
(b) To Venezuela.
(c) To Peru.
(d) To England.

3. What does Hornblower announce he must do?
(a) Organzie a rescue party.
(b) Return to captivity.
(c) Write England about Hooper's decision.
(d) Leave on the tide on the Clorinda.

4. What happens as the sea anchor deploys?
(a) The ship's bow dips and cracks at the force of hitting the waves.
(b) The ship keels to starboard and takes on water.
(c) Its massive towing force jerks on the rudder pintle.
(d) The ship keels to port and rolls far enough to break the main mast.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ultimately, what happens to the Estrella?

2. What is the meal like aboard Ramsbottom's vessel?

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

4. What does Hornblower do on board the Helmond?

5. What is the implication of Ramsbottom's actions?

(see the answer key)

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