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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Indefatigable first land while transporting the special cargo?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Quiberstanton.
(c) Quillston.
(d) Quiberon.

2. What starts heading towards Hornblower during the lieutenant examination?
(a) A medical emergency.
(b) A large storm.
(c) A fire ship.
(d) An enemy vessel.

3. What do all the Spaniards on board the Spanish Galley do when Hornblower gets on board?
(a) Shoot at him.
(b) Die from his fire.
(c) Faint from smoke inhalation.
(d) Laugh at him.

4. Who does Hornblower take ashore with him after the fire ship incident?
(a) Tapling.
(b) Kennedy.
(c) Styles.
(d) Pellew.

5. What else does Captain Pellew hear when he gets word of the peace between Spain and France?
(a) He is being released from his position.
(b) He is to pay a peace tax.
(c) He is to stand trial for his actions against the French.
(d) The Indefatigable must leave immediately.

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

7. How does Captain Pellew hear the news that Spain has made peace with France?
(a) It is announced at a state dinner.
(b) A passing ships tells him the news.
(c) He receives a sealed letter.
(d) He watches the act happen.

8. What is Hornblower reprimanded for when his quarantine is over and his cargo is delivered?
(a) Getting exposed to the plague.
(b) Not sending word of the delay.
(c) Risking the loss of the cargo by fighting a Spanish ship.
(d) Giving his men fresh beef.

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

10. What is the name of the ship that Hornblower loads the cargo from shore onto?
(a) Chrysanthemum.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Crane.
(d) Christian.

11. What does Hornblower jump into when the Spanish Galleys head towards the merchant vessels?
(a) His bunk.
(b) A jolly.
(c) A lifeboat.
(d) The galley.

12. What does Hornblower see stacked in the town square of a French village?
(a) Bibles.
(b) Headless bodies.
(c) Fine clothing.
(d) Rotting food.

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

14. What does the lieutenant examination consist of?
(a) A written test.
(b) A personality evaluation.
(c) Rapid-fire questions.
(d) A skills examination.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Hornblower kept in prison?

2. How was Soames killed?

3. Who does Hammond challenge to a duel?

4. How many slaves are on board a Spanish Galley?

5. What is Hornblower ordered to do when the town he is a liaison in is attacked?

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