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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the implication of Ramsbottom's actions?
(a) There may be war declared between England and Spain.
(b) Bolívar's march will not be opposed by heavy guns.
(c) There may be war declared between the England and Holland.
(d) There may be war declared between the England and Germany.

2. How do Cambronne's men receive Hornblower's news?
(a) They shrug since they never like the fact when Cambronne's wife insists on traveling with them.
(b) They cheer that they don't have to fight.
(c) They want to know if they will still get paid.
(d) They wail and moan, smash their muskets, and throw them overboard.

3. Upon whom does Hornblower decide to keep a close watch?
(a) Cambronne.
(b) The French diplomat visiting New Orleans.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Sharpe.

4. What does Hornblower hope?
(a) Captain Fell will be quick enough to take advantage of the slowed down Estrella.
(b) That the Clorinda's increased speed because of off loading its cargo will now be fast enough to catch the Estrella.
(c) That the captain of the Estrella will be too drunk to sail well.
(d) That the Estrella will gain the high seas without detecting the sea anchor.

5. What does Hornblower do after lunch?
(a) Play cards with Johnson and his men.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Talk about politics with Spendlove.
(d) Meet with the governor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Hornblower about Ramsbottom?

2. Where does Hornblower write a brief letter?

3. What does Hornblower conclude Cambronne intends to do?

4. What will break the restraint on the sea anchor?

5. What do Hornblower and Ramsbottom spend several evenings doing?

(see the answer key)

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