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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 Ramsbottom say he is going to sail?
(a) To California around South America.
(b) Around Cape Horn.
(c) The Cape Fear area.
(d) The Caribbean.

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

3. What does Hornblower order Spendlove to do?
(a) Suggest Hornblower's plan to capture the Estrella to Fell.
(b) Board the Estrella as a new hand and plant a bomb belowdecks.
(c) Board the Estrella and ask for asylum.
(d) Go ashore and wait for Hornblower's signal.

4. Why does Hornblower advise against Hooper's plan as far as the pirates are concerned?
(a) It would make Hooper look weak if he loses the battle.
(b) It could allow the pirates to escape.
(c) It would be ineffectual.
(d) Too costly.

5. Why is San Juan problematic as far as the capture of Estrella del Sur?
(a) It has declared itself against England.
(b) There are so many other Spanish vessels in port.
(c) It is not under English rule.
(d) It is a neutral port.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a drogue?

2. What does Hornblower witness ashore?

3. What happens after Spendlove follows Hornblower's orders?

4. To what is the sea anchor attached?

5. Where does Hornblower write a brief letter?

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