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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) France.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

2. Who is ordered to accompany Hornblower on his way to England after taking in the Le Reve?
(a) Lady Dalrymple.
(b) Duchess of Yorkshire.
(c) Duchess of Wharfedale.
(d) Lady Dalmyner.

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

4. 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.

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

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

7. What does the port admiral decide to do with the Le Reve?
(a) Sell it back to France.
(b) Purchase it into the Naval service.
(c) Send it on an espionage detail.
(d) Fit it with gins and make a small warship.

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

9. Where does Hornblower sleep while acting as a liaison between the English and French officers?
(a) On the floor.
(b) In a tavern.
(c) A hammock.
(d) A bed.

10. Where is Hornblower taken to prison?
(a) Ferron.
(b) Ferrol.
(c) Frannol.
(d) Fyre.

11. Who is with Hornblower as he acts as a liaison between the English and French leaders?
(a) Finch.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Jepson.
(d) Bracegirdle.

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

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

14. Who is the captain of the ship who rescues Hornblower after he rescues men from the wrecked ship?
(a) Karne.
(b) Crane.
(c) Krone.
(d) Crome.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will lead the Indefatigable as they transport the special cargo?

2. What is the Indefatigable told to transport after the capture of the ship with the strange French sails?

3. Why is Hornblower chosen to be liaison between the two men in charge of the special cargo the indefatigable is to transport?

4. Where does the Indefatigable first land while transporting the special cargo?

5. Who does Hornblower take ashore with him after the fire ship incident?

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