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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does the Duchess offer to hide the dispatches when the Spanish ship closes on them?
(a) In her luggage.
(b) In her petticoats.
(c) In her corset.
(d) Under her hat.

4. What powers the Spanish Galleys?
(a) A motorized rudder.
(b) Sails.
(c) Slaves at oars.
(d) Steam power.

5. Where does Hornblower take the Le Reve after it has been captured?
(a) Gibraltar Bay.
(b) Gibraltar Shore.
(c) Gibraltar Port.
(d) Gibraltar Dock.

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

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

8. How many slaves are on board a Spanish Galley?
(a) 50.
(b) 20.
(c) 200.
(d) 150.

9. What strange item is unloaded from the ship with the other special cargo carried on the Indefatigable?
(a) A black metal box.
(b) A coffin.
(c) An American flag.
(d) A guillotine.

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

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

12. Why is Hornblower chosen to be liaison between the two men in charge of the special cargo the indefatigable is to transport?
(a) He drew the shortest straw.
(b) He has a calming nature.
(c) He speaks French.
(d) He is the most diplomatic.

13. What kind of accent does the Duchess of Wharfedale have?
(a) Seven Dials.
(b) French.
(c) Cockneye.
(d) American.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the board of examiners and Hornblower head when the lieutenant examination is cut short?

2. Where does Hornblower land after the fire ship incident?

3. What is the Duchess's real profession?

4. What do Hornblower and his crew try to hide from while they are in quarantine?

5. How many men compose the board of examiners for the lieutenant examination?

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