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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower note sadly about the battle he witnessed while acting as a liaison?
(a) It was pooly organized.
(b) It will not be remembered.
(c) It was not effective.
(d) It was unnecessary.

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

4. What does Hornblower's partner on shore realize when the trade commissioner falls ill?
(a) They will all soon be dead.
(b) The leadership has been cruel.
(c) The plague is there on shore.
(d) They are all starving.

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

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

7. Where do the board of examiners and Hornblower head when the lieutenant examination is cut short?
(a) Their ships.
(b) The medical vessel.
(c) Calypso.
(d) A freshwater port.

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

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

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

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

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

13. What is the Duchess's real name?
(a) Kitty Cobham.
(b) Kate Crossman.
(c) Katy Cringle.
(d) Katherine Carlisle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What must be done before Hornblower will give his money to the trade commissioner on shore?

4. How does Hornblower describe the English leader he helps in France?

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

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