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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. Where does Hornblower hear the Spanish fleet battling the British fleet?
(a) In the line of the trade route to China.
(b) Off the Cape of Good Hope.
(c) Just off the shore of Gibraltar.
(d) Off the Cape of St. Vincent.

2. How does the Spanish Galley destroy the longboat?
(a) Rams a hole in it.
(b) A musket line.
(c) Cannon fire.
(d) They fire a bow mounted six-pounder.

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

4. What does Hornblower see a man at the dock do when he goes ashore after the fire ship incident?
(a) Stow away aboard a ship.
(b) Steal a loaf of bread from a merchant.
(c) Stagger around and pass out.
(d) Kick a child.

5. What title is held by the man who is to lead the Indefatigable as they transport the special cargo?
(a) Earl.
(b) Marquis.
(c) Duke.
(d) Prince.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do all the Spaniards on board the Spanish Galley do when Hornblower gets on board?

3. What is the Duchess's real profession?

4. Where are the retreating soldiers ferried to?

5. Who is with Hornblower as he acts as a liaison between the English and French leaders?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Hornblower and Foster do when the fire ship came towards the British fleet of ships?

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

3. Who is Kitty Cobham?

4. What is Hornblower scolded for when he delivers the cattle to the British fleet?

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

6. Why does Foster challenge Hammond to a duel?

7. What does Hornblower see in the town square of Muzzilac after running a message to Edrington?

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

9. How does Hornblower capture the Spanish ship while he is heading to deliver the cargo of cattle to the British fleet?

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

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