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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower see a rat do when he goes ashore after the fire ship incident?
(a) Stagger around in broad daylight.
(b) Bite a man's toe.
(c) Jump into the ocean and sink.
(d) Gnaw a hole in a grain sack.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the captain of the ship who rescues Hornblower after he rescues men from the wrecked ship?

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

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

4. What do Hornblower and his crew try to hide from while they are in quarantine?

5. What kind of accent does the Duchess of Wharfedale have?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hornblower get on board the Spanish Galley?

2. Why does Hornblower consider the fire ship to be a fortunate circumstance for him?

3. What does Hornblower think when he sees the size of the the army invading France?

4. What kind of force does Hornblower use to get on board the Spanish Galley, and how does he feel about this?

5. What was the main objective for Pouzages supposed to be when he entered Muzzilac?

6. How does Captain Pellew hear about the peace between France and Spain, and what is he ordered to do?

7. How does Hornblower keep the special and important dispatches safe when a Spanish ship is about to close in on him?

8. On what grounds is Hornblower released from prison?

9. What is Hornblower's job while in Muzzilac, and why is he chosen for this position?

10. How are the Spanish Galleys different than ordinary ships?

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