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

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

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

4. How does Hornblower describe the English leader he helps in France?
(a) Disciplined.
(b) Devilish.
(c) Derelict.
(d) Decisive.

5. Who sends Hornblower to take his lieutenant examination?
(a) Pellew.
(b) Keene.
(c) Styles.
(d) Jackson.

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

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

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

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

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

11. What starts heading towards Hornblower during the lieutenant examination?
(a) A fire ship.
(b) An enemy vessel.
(c) A large storm.
(d) A medical emergency.

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

13. How does Captain Pellew hear the news that Spain has made peace with France?
(a) It is announced at a state dinner.
(b) A passing ships tells him the news.
(c) He watches the act happen.
(d) He receives a sealed letter.

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

15. How long will Hornblower have to wait to take the lieutenant examination again if he fails it the first time?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 6 weeks.
(d) 60 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Duchess's real profession?

2. What force helped Hornblower secure the Spanish Galley?

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

4. What title is held by the man who is to lead the Indefatigable as they transport the special cargo?

5. Where does Hornblower go to take his lieutenant examination?

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