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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 else does Captain Pellew hear when he gets word of the peace between Spain and France?
(a) He is to stand trial for his actions against the French.
(b) He is to pay a peace tax.
(c) The Indefatigable must leave immediately.
(d) He is being released from his position.

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

3. What does the port admiral decide to do with the Le Reve?
(a) Purchase it into the Naval service.
(b) Fit it with gins and make a small warship.
(c) Sell it back to France.
(d) Send it on an espionage detail.

4. Who does Hammond challenge to a duel?
(a) Henrickson.
(b) Foster.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Hornblower.

5. How many men compose the board of examiners for the lieutenant examination?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Hornblower taken to prison?

2. How was Soames killed?

3. What stops Hornblower's lieutenant examination?

4. What happens to the trade commisioner while haggling over the price of the cargo?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hornblower and his crew have to do after loading all the cattle into the ship?

2. How does Hornblower feel about his fancy dinner at the Government house?

3. What happens when the wind dies and leaves the Indefatigable becalmed?

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

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

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

7. Who is Kitty Cobham?

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

9. What does Hornblower do for his men before delivering the cattle to the British fleet?

10. Why does Foster challenge Hammond to a duel?

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