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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens just after the Indefatigable is escorted out to sea by the Spanish Galleys?
(a) Cannons are shot.
(b) The British battery arrives.
(c) A storm hits.
(d) The wind dies.

3. What does Hornblower's crew enjoy each day while in quarantine?
(a) Swims in the bay.
(b) Free time.
(c) Beef steaks.
(d) Alcohol.

4. Who is the senior officer of the board of examiners?
(a) Henrickson.
(b) Foster.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Hammond.

5. How long is Hornblower kept in prison?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 20 months.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 2 weeks.

6. What does Hornblower's partner on shore realize when the trade commissioner falls ill?
(a) They will all soon be dead.
(b) They are all starving.
(c) The leadership has been cruel.
(d) The plague is there on shore.

7. Who will Hornblower be replacing when he becomes an active lieutenant?
(a) Styles.
(b) Simms.
(c) Smith.
(d) Soames.

8. What kinds of ships is the Indefatigable trying to protect against the Spanish Galleys?
(a) Schooners.
(b) Merchant ships.
(c) War ships.
(d) Ships of the line.

9. What is the Duchess's real name?
(a) Katherine Carlisle.
(b) Kate Crossman.
(c) Katy Cringle.
(d) Kitty Cobham.

10. What does Hornblower exchange for the cargo when he goes to shore after the fire ship incident?
(a) Francs.
(b) Silver Coins.
(c) Paper pounds.
(d) Golden Guineas.

11. How many men are taking the lieutenant exam with Hornblower?
(a) 400.
(b) 40.
(c) 14.
(d) 4.

12. Where does the Indefatigable go after learning of Hornblower's experience on shore?
(a) To find medical attention.
(b) To dock in a safe port.
(c) To join the British fleet.
(d) To deliver the message.

13. Where do the board of examiners and Hornblower head when the lieutenant examination is cut short?
(a) Calypso.
(b) A freshwater port.
(c) Their ships.
(d) The medical vessel.

14. What do Hornblower and his crew try to hide from while they are in quarantine?
(a) Marauders.
(b) The British fleet.
(c) Shores with the plague.
(d) Spanish ships.

15. Who is with Hornblower when he sees a Spanish ship wrecked on the rocks while he is in prison?
(a) The commandant.
(b) The General.
(c) Another prisoner.
(d) The Garrison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower reprimanded for when his quarantine is over and his cargo is delivered?

2. What must be done before Hornblower will give his money to the trade commissioner on shore?

3. How does Captain Pellew hear the news that Spain has made peace with France?

4. Who sends Hornblower to take his lieutenant examination?

5. Where does Hornblower request to go after being captured after his rescue mission?

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