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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Clorinda do?
(a) Fires a few shots across the bow of the Estrella.
(b) Closes quickly.
(c) Starts to close but then also flounders in the heavy seas.
(d) Starts to close but takes a few rounds in the hull causing it to start taking on water.

3. Who hires the Daring?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Cambronne.
(c) Sharpe.
(d) Johnson.

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

5. What does Cambronne bewail?
(a) That his wife is captive.
(b) That Hornblower has figured out Cambronne's plan.
(c) Napoleon's death.
(d) The loss of his cause in Barbardos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes into the room when Hooper and Hornblower are having breakfast?

2. How do Hornblower and Fell differ in their opinion of the situation?

3. To what is the cone affixed?

4. Who is Mr. Cloudesley Sharpe?

5. What does Spendlove do as he recovers?

(see the answer key)

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