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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would happen should Clorinda capture Estrella del Sur close to San Juan?
(a) Several other Spanish ships are liable to go to Estrella's aid.
(b) The fort at San Juan may fire upon Clorinda.
(c) Fell would be declared a pirate.
(d) The action would be deemed a violation of the rules of engagement by England and official protests would ensue.

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

3. What does Hornblower conclude Cambronne intends to do?
(a) Free Napoleon.
(b) Attack the British crown colony of Barbados.
(c) Aid the rebellion in Bolivia.
(d) Aid the rebellion in the West Indies by the slaves.

4. What does Hudnutt claim?
(a) His knees are too weak for Cricket.
(b) His hands are too delicate for Hurley.
(c) He could not play the piece with a B-flat note.
(d) His lip is too swollen from a fight to play.

5. What causes some friction between Hornblower and his wife?
(a) The insinuations about Hornblower and a certain married woman.
(b) The Hudnutt case.
(c) Hornblower insisting on accepting a new assignment.
(d) The rumors about Lucy Hough and Hornblower.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Ramsbottom's vessel armed?

2. What is the Helmund transporting?

3. Who engages Hooper and Hornblower in animated conversation?

4. Upon what are the Hornblowers waiting?

5. What is Hornblower looking forward to at the opening of Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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