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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the ideal situation once the Estrella reaches high seas?
(a) The waves will be high enough to make the sea anchor work optimally.
(b) The Estrella will sink.
(c) The Estrella will becalm.
(d) The sea anchor will slow down and the Clorinda will be able to close and board.

2. 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.

3. Where does Hornblower attend a gala?
(a) At General Layfayette's estate.
(b) At Sharpe's estate.
(c) At the New Orleans officer club.
(d) At Cambronne's estate.

4. Who realizes immediately that the chase for Estrella del Sur is futile?
(a) No one.
(b) Only Hornblower of everyone on board.
(c) Fell.
(d) Hornblower and Spendlove.

5. How might the political situation between England and the United States be described?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Heated.
(d) Delicate.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Cambronne sets sail, what does he employ?

2. To what is the cone affixed?

3. What type of freight will the Daring be taking on shortly?

4. What is a drogue?

5. Upon whom does Hornblower decide to keep a close watch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Fell's decision regarding the Estrella del Sur and the result of the decision.

2. Describe the vessel Hornblower's flagship spies.

3. Who does Rear Admiral Hornblower talk with and what are the main topics of discussion?

4. How does Hornblower discreetly inform Fell of a possible plan to capture the Estrella del Sur and what is Fell's reaction?

5. What vessel has Hornblower made his flagship in this chapter and what is the vessel doing?

6. What has been done while Hornblower was verbally sparring with the captain of the Estrella del Sur?

7. How does Cambronne verify Hornblower's information and what is the reaction of Cambronne and the ship's crew?

8. How is Hornblower not up to his usual powers of observation and deduction?

9. What is the ostensible reason Cambronne has hired the Daring, and does Hornblower believe the explanation?

10. If Cambronne is undertaking the mission which Hornblower believes he is doing, why is Hornblower concerned and what does Hornblower determine to do?

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