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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 does Hornblower spend his time doing while on board the ship that finds him after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Plotting.
(d) Reading.

2. What are the ships carrying loads of contraband goods called?
(a) Trade embargos.
(b) Merchant vessels.
(c) Risk Inherent vessels.
(d) Prize ships.

3. How are the slaves on the Spanish Galley clothed?
(a) They are naked.
(b) They are in rags.
(c) They are in women's dresses.
(d) They are painted with mud and leaves.

4. What country runs the Papillon?
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

5. 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) Not knowing the rules.
(b) Losing on purpose.
(c) Cheating.
(d) Distracting the others.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many English sailors are with Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?

2. What does Hornblower do when he sees the Indefatigable coming towards the ship that picked him up after losing the Marie Galant?

3. What excuse is given by the man Hornblower is worried about after the attack on the Papillon?

4. What does Hornblower do to quiet Hales as the boats approach the Papillon before the attack?

5. What is the name of the captain of the first ship Hornblower is assigned duty to in the Navy?

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