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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. Where do Hornblower and his crew go when they abandon the first captured ship Hornblower was given command over?
(a) To the single rowboat.
(b) They swim to shore.
(c) They salvage a life raft.
(d) They use a makeshift raft.

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

3. What does Hornblower do when he suspects the hull of the captured ship was breached?
(a) Checks for holes.
(b) Measures the gait in the water.
(c) Asks the crew of the ship.
(d) Sounds the well.

4. What is Hornblower assigned to help with his first time back on shore after joining the Navy?
(a) A press gang.
(b) A trading embargo.
(c) A spy operation.
(d) A guard duty.

5. What is the name of the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?
(a) Panic.
(b) Plunder.
(c) Ploy.
(d) Pique.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the lieutenant examination consist of?

2. What happens just after the Indefatigable is escorted out to sea by the Spanish Galleys?

3. Where does Hornblower go to take his lieutenant examination?

4. Where is Hornblower supposed to take his first captured vessel?

5. Who does Hammond challenge to a duel?

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