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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the waterfall end?
(a) A few feet down into a shallow stream.
(b) In the ocean.
(c) It is impossible to tell from where Hornblower is sitting.
(d) In a deep pool and river at the base of the cliff.

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

3. What do they have to do when the boat grounds?
(a) Carry the mortar on foot.
(b) Carry the mortar around the shallows.
(c) Set up a line of defense there.
(d) Dam the river to make the water rise.

4. Who engages Hooper and Hornblower in animated conversation?
(a) The French ambassador.
(b) Ramsbottom.
(c) The Portuguese ambassador.
(d) Dutch and Spanish ministers.

5. For what activity does Ramsbottom have a penchant?
(a) Yachting in the military style.
(b) Rugby.
(c) Hurley.
(d) Polo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower tell Cambronne?

2. Who is Johnson sending to the governor?

3. What does Fell figure he can earn by capturing Estrella del Sur?

4. Who does Hooper consider expendable?

5. Where does Hornblower have the Clorinda's mortar mounted?

(see the answer key)

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