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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 exchange for the cargo when he goes to shore after the fire ship incident?
(a) Paper pounds.
(b) Silver Coins.
(c) Francs.
(d) Golden Guineas.

2. What weapon does the longboat try to use against the Spanish Galleys?
(a) Cannon shot.
(b) A ram.
(c) A musket line.
(d) Bow mounted six-pounder.

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

4. What happens to the trade commisioner while haggling over the price of the cargo?
(a) He drops dead.
(b) He vomits.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He passes out.

5. Who will Hornblower be replacing when he becomes an active lieutenant?
(a) Simms.
(b) Smith.
(c) Soames.
(d) Styles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower see stacked in the town square of a French village?

2. Who is leading the army that attacks the village where Hornblower is acting as a liaison?

3. What is the Indefatigable doing when Spain makes peace with France?

4. What is Hornblower weak at doing?

5. Who will lead the Indefatigable as they transport the special cargo?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is a fire ship?

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

4. Why does Foster challenge Hammond to a duel?

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

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

9. What does Pellew do when he hears about Hornblower's success with the Spanish Galley?

10. Who is Kitty Cobham?

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