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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower's duty in the planned capture of the Papillon?
(a) Guiding the Indefatigable through the fog.
(b) Taking out the captain of the Papillon.
(c) Distracting the Papillon's crew.
(d) Setting the topsails.

2. Who is sent to help Hornblower in his position when a strange French sail is seen in the distance?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Kennedy.
(c) Styles.
(d) Finch.

3. Who does Hales call out for as the boats near the Papillon before the attack?
(a) His mother.
(b) Jesus.
(c) His sister.
(d) An angel.

4. What are crews called that take captured vessels into port?
(a) Merchant crews.
(b) Capture crews.
(c) Prize crews.
(d) Risk crews.

5. What is the name of the captain of the Indefatigable?
(a) Perry.
(b) Pellington.
(c) Pellew.
(d) Paullber.

6. Where does Hornblower place the crew of the first captured vessel he is given command of?
(a) Galley.
(b) Poop deck.
(c) Forecastle.
(d) Brig.

7. What was the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant designed to do?
(a) Hold slaves.
(b) Fight in war.
(c) Race with speed.
(d) Transport cattle.

8. What worries Hornblower about one of his men after the attack on the Papillon?
(a) An injury from the battle.
(b) Sores on his face.
(c) Rumors from the crew.
(d) A lost look in his eyes.

9. How many men are present when Hornblower discovers where the man he was worried about got his injuries?
(a) 20.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

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

11. How many English sailors are with Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

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

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

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

15. What do the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?
(a) Dice.
(b) Poker.
(c) Chance.
(d) Whist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do when he suspects the hull of the captured ship was breached?

2. Where do Hornblower and his crew go when they abandon the first captured ship Hornblower was given command over?

3. What is Hornblower's first name?

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

5. What position does Hornblower take when a strange French sail is seen in the distance?

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