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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower, the Duchess, and the Devil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Hornblower take when a strange French sail is seen in the distance?
(a) Cannon loader.
(b) Crow's nest lookout.
(c) Swivel gun operator.
(d) Steering engineer.

2. How long does it take for the crew to load the cargo from shore onto the ship?
(a) Several days.
(b) Several hours.
(c) Half the day.
(d) A few minutes.

3. Where is the crew from the first captured vessel Hornblower is given command of from?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Italy.

4. How long will Hornblower have to wait to take the lieutenant examination again if he fails it the first time?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 60 days.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 6 weeks.

5. What is the French leader's duty after leaving the Indefatigable?
(a) Feed the people.
(b) Destoy a bridge.
(c) Deliver a message.
(d) Slay a monarch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many men from the examination room will be selected as lieutenants?

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

4. Where are the retreating soldiers ferried to?

5. What was the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant designed to do?

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