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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hornblower take the Le Reve after it has been captured?
(a) Gibraltar Dock.
(b) Gibraltar Port.
(c) Gibraltar Bay.
(d) Gibraltar Shore.

2. Where are the retreating soldiers ferried to?
(a) The Papillon.
(b) The Indefatigable.
(c) The Marie Galant.
(d) The Justinian.

3. Who is with Hornblower when he sees a Spanish ship wrecked on the rocks while he is in prison?
(a) The Garrison.
(b) The commandant.
(c) Another prisoner.
(d) The General.

4. When do the Spanish Galleys have the advantage in the water?
(a) When they are being chased.
(b) When there is no wind.
(c) When they are under heavy fire.
(d) When the weather is intense.

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

6. How many men are taking the lieutenant exam with Hornblower?
(a) 400.
(b) 14.
(c) 4.
(d) 40.

7. On what grounds is Hornblower released from prison?
(a) Courage and Honor.
(b) Bravery and Honesty.
(c) Decency and Patriotism.
(d) Integrity and Valor.

8. What does Hornblower note sadly about the battle he witnessed while acting as a liaison?
(a) It was not effective.
(b) It was unnecessary.
(c) It will not be remembered.
(d) It was pooly organized.

9. Who is ordered to accompany Hornblower on his way to England after taking in the Le Reve?
(a) Duchess of Wharfedale.
(b) Lady Dalrymple.
(c) Duchess of Yorkshire.
(d) Lady Dalmyner.

10. What does Hornblower see stacked in the town square of a French village?
(a) Rotting food.
(b) Headless bodies.
(c) Bibles.
(d) Fine clothing.

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

12. What is the Indefatigable doing when Spain makes peace with France?
(a) Taking a sabbatical.
(b) Raiding a Spanish fleet.
(c) Fighting the French Army.
(d) Guarding a British fleet.

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

14. Where does Hornblower request to go after being captured after his rescue mission?
(a) Prison.
(b) The Spanish court.
(c) The Indefatigable.
(d) England.

15. How does Hornblower get on board the Spanish Galley?
(a) He uses an oar.
(b) He climbs the grapple.
(c) He swings on board with a mast rope.
(d) He scales the port windows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower's crew enjoy each day while in quarantine?

2. Which of the following is NOT a name on the board of examiners?

3. What does the port admiral decide to do with the Le Reve?

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

5. What does Hornblower see a rat do when he goes ashore after the fire ship incident?

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