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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Examination for Lieutenant.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the mizzen during the attack against the strange French ship?
(a) It falls to the deck.
(b) It falls into the ocean.
(c) It punctures the French ship.
(d) It burns to the ground.

2. Where do the board of examiners and Hornblower head when the lieutenant examination is cut short?
(a) Their ships.
(b) Calypso.
(c) A freshwater port.
(d) The medical vessel.

3. What happens to Hornblower during his lieutenant examination?
(a) He does extremely well.
(b) He gets nervous and stammers.
(c) He faints.
(d) He is accused of cheating.

4. What country is the ship from that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Britain.

5. Who is sent to help Hornblower in his position when a strange French sail is seen in the distance?
(a) Finch.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Styles.
(d) Kennedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower find in the cable tier at night?

2. What is Hornblower weak at doing?

3. How many English sailors are with Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?

4. Where does the French captain want Hornblower to sail after losing the Marie Galant?

5. What is the name of the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?

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