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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hornblower deliver the lie to Cambronne?
(a) Through an intermediary.
(b) With a stony face and icy reserve.
(c) By signal flags.
(d) Using his first mate.

2. Who does Hornblower congratulate on the speed of his ship?
(a) The captain of the Estrella del sur.
(b) The captain of the HMS Java.
(c) The captain of the Atlas.
(d) The captain of the Daring.

3. Why won't any of the men take the letter to the governor?
(a) They think Johnson will tell the governor about the meeting between Lucy and Hornblower.
(b) Fear of imprisonment.
(c) Too hard a walk.
(d) They think Johnson will double cross them.

4. What is a drogue?
(a) A captain gone astray.
(b) A sailor engaged in nefarious trade.
(c) A ship that has only one mast.
(d) A sea anchor.

5. How does Hornblower's flagship reach New Orleans?
(a) Via a sail tug.
(b) Via a steam tug.
(c) It doesn't; it stays out in deeper waters.
(d) Under its own sail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower decide to sail?

2. What occupies Clorinda's days?

3. About how many vessels does Hornblower command?

4. How do Hornblower and Barbara end up in Puerto Rico?

5. What does Hornblower order Spendlove to do?

(see the answer key)

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