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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 will happen if Hornblower fails his lieutenant examination?
(a) He will be fined.
(b) He will be demoted.
(c) He will stay a midshipman.
(d) He will lose some rank.

2. What is the name of the ship that Hornblower loads the cargo from shore onto?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Crane.
(c) Christian.
(d) Chrysanthemum.

3. What force helped Hornblower secure the Spanish Galley?
(a) Threats.
(b) Personality.
(c) Rage.
(d) Weapons.

4. How long does it take for the crew to load the cargo from shore onto the ship?
(a) Several hours.
(b) Half the day.
(c) A few minutes.
(d) Several days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the senior officer of the board of examiners?

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

3. What is Hornblower weak at doing?

4. Where does Hornblower land after the fire ship incident?

5. What does the lieutenant examination consist of?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What did the lieutenant examination end up consisting of?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Foster challenge Hammond to a duel?

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

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