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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Spanish Galleys.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Soames killed?
(a) Rammed by the galley.
(b) Burned with cannon discharge.
(c) Fell to the deck from the mizzen.
(d) Shot by friendly fire.

2. 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.

3. What is Hornblower accused of while playing the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?
(a) Distracting the others.
(b) Losing on purpose.
(c) Not knowing the rules.
(d) Cheating.

4. Which of the following is NOT seen by a sailor in the maintop just before the battle with a strange French ship begins?
(a) A spy.
(b) Oldroyd.
(c) Bracegirdle.
(d) God.

5. What title is held by the man leading the French part of the special cargo that the Indefatigable is to transport?
(a) Marquis.
(b) Prince.
(c) Duke.
(d) Earl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man leading the French part of the special cargo that the Indefatigable is to transport?

2. Who is with Hornblower as he acts as a liaison between the English and French leaders?

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

4. Where does Hornblower sleep while acting as a liaison between the English and French officers?

5. What is of utmost importance when the boats are approaching the Papillon before the attack?

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