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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Hornblower's men does he begin to worry about after the attack of the Papillon?
(a) Styles.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Hales.
(d) Jepson.

2. What weapon does Hornblower hold to protect himself against the French men after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Musket.
(b) Club.
(c) Sword.
(d) Pistol.

3. What country is the ship from that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?
(a) Britain.
(b) America.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

4. What is the name of the first ship Hornblower is assigned duty to in the Navy?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Juno.
(c) Justinian.
(d) Justice.

5. What is the name of the captain of the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?
(a) Neuville.
(b) Newman.
(c) Nouvant.
(d) Neville.

6. What is the general feeling aboard the first ship Hornblower has duty on in the Navy?
(a) Discontent.
(b) Duty.
(c) Anger.
(d) Cheer.

7. When is the devil usually seen by the man who joins Hornblower in his place of solitude?
(a) Noon day.
(b) Early dawn.
(c) The dogwatch.
(d) Midnight.

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

9. How long is the first captured ship Hornblower is given command of taking on water before the damage is discovered?
(a) 20 hours.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 2 days.

10. Where does Hornblower plan to sail after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) To the Indefatigable.
(b) An English port.
(c) To the nearest port.
(d) To the naval base.

11. What does Hornblower do to quiet Hales as the boats approach the Papillon before the attack?
(a) Throws him overboard.
(b) Shoots him.
(c) Knocks him out.
(d) Clamps his hand over his mouth.

12. Who is seen in the cable tier by the man who joins Hornblower in his place of solitude?
(a) The captain.
(b) The devil.
(c) God.
(d) A spy.

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

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

15. Where is Hornblower drifting after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Bay of Dolphins.
(b) The English Channel.
(c) Straits of Gibraltar.
(d) Bay of Biscay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower's first name?

2. What happens to the first captured ship Hornblower is given command over when he and the crew abandon the ship?

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

4. What does Hornblower worry about most before the attack on the Papillon?

5. Who tells Hornblower to report to the captain while the Papillon is hiding from the Indefatigable?

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