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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What is the name of the present flagship?
(a) The Java.
(b) The Constitution.
(c) The Leopard.
(d) The Crab.

3. What does the crew of the Clorinda receive?
(a) Citations.
(b) Promotions.
(c) Time in dry dock.
(d) A large bounty.

4. How does Spendlove escape?
(a) He bribes a guard.
(b) He does not escape.
(c) He jumps into the water and swims to Montego Bay and then rides a horse.
(d) He tells Johnson he will bring back large sums of money.

5. How is Ramsbottom's vessel armed?
(a) The vessel is not armed, but there are light arms issued to the crew.
(b) Three twenty-four-pounder carronades.
(c) Just two six-pounder cannons.
(d) Two six-pounder cannons and ten twenty-four-pounder carronades.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hornblower advise against Hooper's plan as far as the pirates are concerned?

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

3. Where does Hornblower make an official state visit?

4. What does Hornblower do after lunch?

5. Why is San Juan problematic as far as the capture of Estrella del Sur?

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