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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the man Hornblower is worried about after the Papillon attack really get injured?
(a) The battle on the Papillon.
(b) Rat fights.
(c) Gang hazing.
(d) Self infliction.

2. What happens to Hales as the boats near the Papillon before the attack?
(a) He jumps overboard.
(b) He is shot.
(c) He screams out in pain.
(d) He has a seizure.

3. Where does Hornblower go to find solitude on the ship?
(a) The galley.
(b) The crow's nest.
(c) The mizzen top.
(d) His bunk.

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

5. What does Hornblower do when he suspects the hull of the captured ship was breached?
(a) Sounds the well.
(b) Checks for holes.
(c) Asks the crew of the ship.
(d) Measures the gait in the water.

6. What is Hornblower afraid of?
(a) The plague.
(b) Guns.
(c) Rats.
(d) Heights.

7. What does Hornblower find in the cable tier at night?
(a) A hiding spy.
(b) A dead man.
(c) Rat fights.
(d) Whist games.

8. What does Hornblower worry about most before the attack on the Papillon?
(a) Being captured and put in prison.
(b) Personal failure.
(c) Dying.
(d) Being exposed to the Plague.

9. What does Hornblower threaten to do to men that disrupt his sailing after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Throw them overboard.
(b) Put them in charge.
(c) Kill them.
(d) Arrest them.

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

11. Who tells Hornblower to report to the captain while the Papillon is hiding from the Indefatigable?
(a) Simpson.
(b) Kennedy.
(c) Jepson.
(d) Keene.

12. What does Hornblower hear when he goes to the cargo-hold of the first captured ship he is given command over?
(a) Strange popping noises.
(b) Screams.
(c) Scurrying feet.
(d) Muffled cries.

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

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

15. What does Hornblower allow the crew of the captured vessel to do after the first night of their capture?
(a) Prepare and enjoy beakfast.
(b) Give their version of the conflict.
(c) Tell them the safest place to port the ship.
(d) Help fix the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the damage done to the captured ship that Hornblower is in charge of?

2. Where does Hornblower plan to sail after losing the Marie Galant?

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

4. What is the general feeling aboard the first ship Hornblower has duty on in the Navy?

5. What do the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?

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