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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Cambronne sets sail, what does he employ?
(a) An escort of two American frigates.
(b) Both steam tugs.
(c) A group of slaves.
(d) A company of mercenaries.

2. What happens after they ship fires a few more times?
(a) The pirates are all dead.
(b) The pirates kill themselves.
(c) The surviving pirates surrender.
(d) The pirates flee overland.

3. Where does Hornblower write a brief letter?
(a) On the bark of a tree.
(b) On his linen shirt.
(c) On a scrap of paper.
(d) On the flyleaf of a book.

4. Who engages Hooper and Hornblower in animated conversation?
(a) Ramsbottom.
(b) The Portuguese ambassador.
(c) The French ambassador.
(d) Dutch and Spanish ministers.

5. How does Lucy Hough greet Hornblower?
(a) With indifference.
(b) With veiled hostility.
(c) With disdain.
(d) Effusive and confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Hooper furious?

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

3. Where does Hornblower attend a gala?

4. Where does Hornblower make an official state visit?

5. How does Hornblower see his future?

(see the answer key)

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