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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower, The Frogs, and the Lobsters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower's duty in the planned capture of the Papillon?
(a) Distracting the Papillon's crew.
(b) Taking out the captain of the Papillon.
(c) Setting the topsails.
(d) Guiding the Indefatigable through the fog.

2. What are crews called that take captured vessels into port?
(a) Prize crews.
(b) Capture crews.
(c) Risk crews.
(d) Merchant crews.

3. What is the name of the man leading the French part of the special cargo that the Indefatigable is to transport?
(a) Pristine.
(b) Pouzauges.
(c) Poulantie.
(d) Parley.

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

5. What does Hales say before the attack on the Papillon?
(a) He knows he will die.
(b) He thinks the plan is too risky.
(c) He is not feeling well.
(d) He feels he should have been placed in charge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will lead the Indefatigable as they transport the special cargo?

2. What does Pellew say to Hornblower after hearing about his experience with the Marie Galant?

3. What injury does Hornblower receive during the battle on the Papillon?

4. How is the ship with the strange French sails defeated?

5. Where does the Papillon first hide from the Indefatigable?

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