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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 do all the Spaniards on board the Spanish Galley do when Hornblower gets on board?
(a) Shoot at him.
(b) Faint from smoke inhalation.
(c) Die from his fire.
(d) Laugh at him.

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

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

4. Where is the Indefatigable when Spain makes peace with France?
(a) England.
(b) Italy.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower weak at doing?

2. What is the Duchess's real name?

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

4. How was Soames killed?

5. What is the name of the French town where Hornblower acts as a liaison?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. On what grounds is Hornblower released from prison?

3. What do Pouzauges and his men do when they get to Muzzilac?

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

5. What strange occurrences does Hornblower witness when he goes on shore to trade for cattle?

6. What is the cause of the strange occurrences Hornblower witnesses when he goes on shore to trade for cattle, and who discovers it?

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

8. Who is Hornblower ordered to accompany back to England after the dinner, and how does Hornblower feel about this?

9. Why are Hornblower and Foster so afraid they will drown when they jump off of the fire ship?

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

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