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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the ending scene in Chapter 4?
(a) Hornblower going ashore once more to see if he can find Ramsbottom.
(b) Hornblower receives another letter from his wife Barbara.
(c) Hornblower fleeing to open seas followed by a Spanish frigate.
(d) The Clorinda offering aid to Ramsbottom.

2. Where does Hornblower have the Clorinda's mortar mounted?
(a) On the bridge wings.
(b) On a mule-drawn wagon.
(c) On the fighting bridges.
(d) On a light boat.

3. What is the new admiral's response to the Hudnutt case?
(a) He defers to Drum-Major Cobb's decision.
(b) He agrees to bestow clemency.
(c) He thinks Hudnutt is wrong and should be disciplined.
(d) He dismisses clemency as ridiculous.

4. Where does Cambronne say the Daring will now sail?
(a) To France.
(b) To New York to pick up a new cargo.
(c) He's not sure.
(d) To Bolivia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the pirates do?

2. Where does Hornblower decide to sail?

3. Ultimately, what happens to the Estrella?

4. What does Hornblower spend his time doing during the next two weeks after the dinner with Ramsbottom?

5. How does Barbara feel about the Hudnutt case?

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