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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hammond challenge to a duel?
(a) Foster.
(b) Henrickson.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Hornblower.

2. Who sends Hornblower a letter while he is in prison?
(a) Kate Crossman.
(b) Katy Cringle.
(c) Kitty Cobham.
(d) Katherine Carlisle.

3. What is the Indefatigable doing when Spain makes peace with France?
(a) Fighting the French Army.
(b) Guarding a British fleet.
(c) Taking a sabbatical.
(d) Raiding a Spanish fleet.

4. What stops Hornblower's lieutenant examination?
(a) A decision.
(b) A scream from outside.
(c) A commotion.
(d) A meal break.

5. Where does Hornblower go to take his lieutenant examination?
(a) Barnthow Bay.
(b) Bay of Bartholemew.
(c) Bibraltar Bay.
(d) Bay of Biscay.

6. What title is held by the man who is to lead the Indefatigable as they transport the special cargo?
(a) Earl.
(b) Marquis.
(c) Prince.
(d) Duke.

7. Who will lead the Indefatigable as they transport the special cargo?
(a) Edwards.
(b) Edmundson.
(c) Ermine.
(d) Edrington.

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

9. What is Hornblower ordered to do when the town he is a liaison in is attacked?
(a) Escape to the ships.
(b) Send for reinforcements.
(c) Join the battle at the frontlines.
(d) Stay by Edrington.

10. What causes Hornblower to change his course after leaving Gibraltar?
(a) A Spanish fleet.
(b) Fog.
(c) A storm.
(d) A change in the wind.

11. What force helped Hornblower secure the Spanish Galley?
(a) Personality.
(b) Threats.
(c) Rage.
(d) Weapons.

12. How many men does Hornblower rescue from the wrecked Spanish ship?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

13. On what grounds is Hornblower released from prison?
(a) Bravery and Honesty.
(b) Integrity and Valor.
(c) Courage and Honor.
(d) Decency and Patriotism.

14. What has Hornblower been sent to shore to purchase after the fire ship incident?
(a) Gun powder and rope.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Ammunition.
(d) Grains and fruit.

15. Where does Hornblower hear the Spanish fleet battling the British fleet?
(a) Just off the shore of Gibraltar.
(b) In the line of the trade route to China.
(c) Off the Cape of St. Vincent.
(d) Off the Cape of Good Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a name on the board of examiners?

2. What starts heading towards Hornblower during the lieutenant examination?

3. How are the slaves on the Spanish Galley clothed?

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

5. When do the Spanish Galleys have the advantage in the water?

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