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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the trade commisioner while haggling over the price of the cargo?
(a) He vomits.
(b) He passes out.
(c) He drops dead.
(d) He runs away.

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

3. What is the Indefatigable told to transport after the capture of the ship with the strange French sails?
(a) Cattle.
(b) Barley.
(c) Rice.
(d) Soldiers.

4. Which of the following is NOT a name on the board of examiners?
(a) Hammond.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Foster.
(d) Henrickson.

5. How are the slaves on the Spanish Galley clothed?
(a) They are naked.
(b) They are in women's dresses.
(c) They are painted with mud and leaves.
(d) They are in rags.

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

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

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

9. What is the name of the man leading the French part of the special cargo that the Indefatigable is to transport?
(a) Pristine.
(b) Pouzauges.
(c) Poulantie.
(d) Parley.

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

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

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

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

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

15. What rank do the men on the board of examiners hold?
(a) General.
(b) Commander.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower exchange for the cargo when he goes to shore after the fire ship incident?

3. How many men from the examination room will be selected as lieutenants?

4. Where is Hornblower supposed to take the cargo he purchased on shore?

5. What has Hornblower been sent to shore to purchase after the fire ship incident?

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