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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is leading the army that attacks the village where Hornblower is acting as a liaison?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) King George.
(c) Pellew.
(d) Edrington.

5. 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) Stay by Edrington.
(d) Join the battle at the frontlines.

6. How long will the ship's crew have to stand in quarantine after Hornblower's strange experience on shore?
(a) 30 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 3 months.

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

8. How many men from the examination room will be selected as lieutenants?
(a) 12.
(b) 22.
(c) 2.
(d) 20.

9. What happens to Hornblower during his lieutenant examination?
(a) He faints.
(b) He is accused of cheating.
(c) He gets nervous and stammers.
(d) He does extremely well.

10. What is Hornblower weak at doing?
(a) Steering.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Leading.
(d) Running.

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

12. What is the name of the French town where Hornblower acts as a liaison?
(a) Munstret.
(b) Marseis.
(c) Muzzilac.
(d) Mont Mourge.

13. Where is the Indefatigable when Spain makes peace with France?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

14. What does Hornblower see a rat do when he goes ashore after the fire ship incident?
(a) Bite a man's toe.
(b) Jump into the ocean and sink.
(c) Stagger around in broad daylight.
(d) Gnaw a hole in a grain sack.

15. How was Soames killed?
(a) Burned with cannon discharge.
(b) Rammed by the galley.
(c) Shot by friendly fire.
(d) Fell to the deck from the mizzen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What powers the Spanish Galleys?

2. Who is the captain of the ship who rescues Hornblower after he rescues men from the wrecked ship?

3. Who sends Hornblower a letter while he is in prison?

4. Who is the senior officer of the board of examiners?

5. What does the lieutenant examination consist of?

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