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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Charles Ramsbottom?
(a) Hornblower's third cousin.
(b) A very wealthy industrialist who has recently entered society.
(c) A noble turned pirate.
(d) Lucy Hough's latest beau.

3. What is the Helmond?
(a) A Dutch vessel captured by Ramsbottom.
(b) A Dutch vessel aiding Ramsbottom in a blockade.
(c) A German vessel aiding Ramsbottom in a blockade.
(d) A German vessel captured by Ramsbottom.

4. What does Lucy do when she next sees Hornblower?
(a) Slaps him for abandoning Spendlove.
(b) Admits her love and devotion for him.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Gets hysterical and asks about Spendlove.

5. Why is Hornblower in New Orleans?
(a) To pay an official courtesy visit.
(b) To talk to a French general.
(c) To meet up with his wife.
(d) To oversee the construction of a new frigate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives after Hornblower?

2. To where does the Clorinda return?

3. What does the governor tell Hornblower as he makes port?

4. What is Hornblower's new flagship?

5. How might the political situation between England and the United States be described?

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