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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 do the other men mock Hales for before the attack on the Papillon?
(a) Being superstitious.
(b) Showing his cowardice.
(c) Shirking his duty.
(d) Not being promoted.

2. What do all the Spaniards on board the Spanish Galley do when Hornblower gets on board?
(a) Faint from smoke inhalation.
(b) Shoot at him.
(c) Die from his fire.
(d) Laugh at him.

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

4. What does Pellew say to Hornblower after hearing about his experience with the Marie Galant?
(a) He was courageous.
(b) He was responsible.
(c) He was foolish.
(d) He was inexperienced.

5. What is the name of the first captured ship Hornblower is assigned to take to shore?
(a) May Gentile.
(b) Galant Mary.
(c) Marie Galant.
(d) Gentle Marie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a man assigned to Hornblower's crew to take the captured ship to shore?

2. What country runs the Papillon?

3. How does the man Hornblower is worried about after the Papillon attack really get injured?

4. What does Hornblower allow the crew of the captured vessel to do after the first night of their capture?

5. What title is held by the man who is to lead the Indefatigable as they transport the special cargo?

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