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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 is the first thing Hornblower sets about repairing on board his first captured vessel?
(a) The topmast.
(b) The rigging.
(c) The hull.
(d) The forecastle.

2. What is the name of the French town where Hornblower acts as a liaison?
(a) Marseis.
(b) Muzzilac.
(c) Munstret.
(d) Mont Mourge.

3. What starts heading towards Hornblower during the lieutenant examination?
(a) A medical emergency.
(b) A large storm.
(c) A fire ship.
(d) An enemy vessel.

4. Who wins the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?
(a) Simpson.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Perry.
(d) Hornblower.

5. What does Simpson refuse to do to avoid a duel with Hornblower?
(a) Call Hornblower by his proper name.
(b) Act kindly.
(c) Apologize.
(d) Give back Hornblower's stolen goods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What worries Hornblower about one of his men after the attack on the Papillon?

2. What does Hornblower hear when he goes to the cargo-hold of the first captured ship he is given command over?

3. Who loses the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?

4. What does Hornblower have the crew do to try and save the captured ship before evacuating it as a lost cause?

5. Who sends Hornblower to take his lieutenant examination?

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