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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What will happen if Hornblower fails his lieutenant examination?
(a) He will lose some rank.
(b) He will be fined.
(c) He will stay a midshipman.
(d) He will be demoted.

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

4. What title is held by the man leading the French part of the special cargo that the Indefatigable is to transport?
(a) Prince.
(b) Duke.
(c) Marquis.
(d) Earl.

5. Where does Hornblower go to take his lieutenant examination?
(a) Bay of Biscay.
(b) Barnthow Bay.
(c) Bay of Bartholemew.
(d) Bibraltar Bay.

6. What weapon does the longboat try to use against the Spanish Galleys?
(a) A musket line.
(b) Bow mounted six-pounder.
(c) Cannon shot.
(d) A ram.

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

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

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

10. What does Hornblower exchange for the cargo when he goes to shore after the fire ship incident?
(a) Silver Coins.
(b) Paper pounds.
(c) Golden Guineas.
(d) Francs.

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

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

13. Who is the senior officer of the board of examiners?
(a) Harvey.
(b) Foster.
(c) Henrickson.
(d) Hammond.

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

15. How long is Hornblower kept in prison?
(a) 20 months.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 2 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Indefatigable when Spain makes peace with France?

2. What kinds of ships is the Indefatigable trying to protect against the Spanish Galleys?

3. What is the French leader's duty after leaving the Indefatigable?

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

5. Who sends Hornblower to take his lieutenant examination?

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