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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower see a rat do when he goes ashore after the fire ship incident?
(a) Jump into the ocean and sink.
(b) Gnaw a hole in a grain sack.
(c) Stagger around in broad daylight.
(d) Bite a man's toe.

2. What is the Duchess's real profession?
(a) Maid.
(b) Dancer.
(c) Prostitute.
(d) Actress.

3. How many men from the examination room will be selected as lieutenants?
(a) 22.
(b) 20.
(c) 12.
(d) 2.

4. What powers the Spanish Galleys?
(a) Slaves at oars.
(b) Sails.
(c) Steam power.
(d) A motorized rudder.

5. What strange item is unloaded from the ship with the other special cargo carried on the Indefatigable?
(a) A guillotine.
(b) A black metal box.
(c) A coffin.
(d) An American flag.

6. What does Hornblower's crew enjoy each day while in quarantine?
(a) Beef steaks.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Free time.
(d) Swims in the bay.

7. What is the Duchess's real name?
(a) Katy Cringle.
(b) Kate Crossman.
(c) Kitty Cobham.
(d) Katherine Carlisle.

8. What does Hornblower see stacked in the town square of a French village?
(a) Rotting food.
(b) Fine clothing.
(c) Bibles.
(d) Headless bodies.

9. What is the name of the French town where Hornblower acts as a liaison?
(a) Mont Mourge.
(b) Marseis.
(c) Muzzilac.
(d) Munstret.

10. What weapon does the longboat try to use against the Spanish Galleys?
(a) Cannon shot.
(b) A musket line.
(c) Bow mounted six-pounder.
(d) A ram.

11. Why is Hornblower chosen to be liaison between the two men in charge of the special cargo the indefatigable is to transport?
(a) He drew the shortest straw.
(b) He speaks French.
(c) He has a calming nature.
(d) He is the most diplomatic.

12. What is Hornblower reprimanded for when his quarantine is over and his cargo is delivered?
(a) Not sending word of the delay.
(b) Giving his men fresh beef.
(c) Risking the loss of the cargo by fighting a Spanish ship.
(d) Getting exposed to the plague.

13. What is the Indefatigable doing when Spain makes peace with France?
(a) Fighting the French Army.
(b) Guarding a British fleet.
(c) Raiding a Spanish fleet.
(d) Taking a sabbatical.

14. What kind of accent does the Duchess of Wharfedale have?
(a) Cockneye.
(b) French.
(c) Seven Dials.
(d) American.

15. How many men are taking the lieutenant exam with Hornblower?
(a) 40.
(b) 400.
(c) 14.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the trade commisioner while haggling over the price of the cargo?

2. What do Hornblower and his crew try to hide from while they are in quarantine?

3. How long will the ship's crew have to stand in quarantine after Hornblower's strange experience on shore?

4. Who is the captain of the ship who rescues Hornblower after he rescues men from the wrecked ship?

5. How are the slaves on the Spanish Galley clothed?

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