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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Hornblower to misread Cambronne's pretext for departing the gala?
(a) Sharpe assures Hornblower that Cambronne is being genuine.
(b) Hornblower thinks Cambronne is a gentleman and as such would not lie.
(c) Too much wine.
(d) He is laywaid by a beautiful woman.

2. Why won't any of the men take the letter to the governor?
(a) Fear of imprisonment.
(b) Too hard a walk.
(c) They think Johnson will tell the governor about the meeting between Lucy and Hornblower.
(d) They think Johnson will double cross them.

3. About what is Hooper furious?
(a) The way Hornblower demands a pardon for the pirates.
(b) The way Hornblower humiliates Lucy.
(c) The cost of the search party.
(d) The way Mr. Hough treats Hornblower.

4. Who does Hooper consider expendable?
(a) Spendlove.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Johnson.

5. Who is Mr. Hough?
(a) One of the midshipmen on the Clorinda.
(b) Hornblower's quartermaster.
(c) A wealthy local businessman and Jamaican planter.
(d) The secretary to the English diplomat in Jamaica.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower hope?

3. What keeps the sea anchor bundled up until Estrella reaches top speed?

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

5. What does Hornblower intend to do?

(see the answer key)

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