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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 does Hornblower's crew enjoy each day while in quarantine?
(a) Free time.
(b) Swims in the bay.
(c) Beef steaks.
(d) Alcohol.

2. What must be done before Hornblower will give his money to the trade commissioner on shore?
(a) See a writ of sale or a receipt.
(b) Inspect the intended cargo.
(c) Have the cargo loaded.
(d) Test the efficacy of the intended cargo.

3. What is the name of the man leading the French part of the special cargo that the Indefatigable is to transport?
(a) Poulantie.
(b) Pouzauges.
(c) Parley.
(d) Pristine.

4. Where is Hornblower supposed to take the cargo he purchased on shore?
(a) The Naval office.
(b) The French loyalist fleet.
(c) The ships of the line.
(d) The British blockade.

5. What kinds of ships is the Indefatigable trying to protect against the Spanish Galleys?
(a) Ships of the line.
(b) War ships.
(c) Merchant ships.
(d) Schooners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stops Hornblower's lieutenant examination?

2. How was Soames killed?

3. How many slaves are on board a Spanish Galley?

4. Where does Hornblower hear the Spanish fleet battling the British fleet?

5. Where do the board of examiners and Hornblower head when the lieutenant examination is cut short?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Hornblower do when he sees a Spanish ship wrecked on the rocks while he is still in prison?

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

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

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

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