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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hornblower direct the Crab to sail?
(a) The Tobago Channel.
(b) Cape Horn.
(c) The Straits of Magellan.
(d) St. Helena.

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

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

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

5. What does the governor tell Hornblower as he makes port?
(a) That Madam Cambronne is under the protection of the Americans.
(b) That Napoleon has died.
(c) That Hornblower's wife's boat sank.
(d) The the Daring sinks with all hands lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another topic of discussion between Sharp and Hornblower?

2. What is Hornblower's position as the novel opens?

3. How does Cambronne express his anguish?

4. Where does Cambronne say the Daring will now sail?

5. What does Hornblower tell Cambronne?

(see the answer key)

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