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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What stops Hornblower's lieutenant examination?
(a) A meal break.
(b) A scream from outside.
(c) A commotion.
(d) A decision.

3. Where does Hornblower land after the fire ship incident?
(a) Port of Oman.
(b) Shores of Oman.
(c) Gulf of Oman.
(d) Bay of Oman.

4. How does the Spanish Galley destroy the longboat?
(a) Cannon fire.
(b) A musket line.
(c) Rams a hole in it.
(d) They fire a bow mounted six-pounder.

5. Who sends Hornblower to take his lieutenant examination?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Pellew.
(c) Styles.
(d) Keene.

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

7. What is Hornblower reprimanded for when his quarantine is over and his cargo is delivered?
(a) Risking the loss of the cargo by fighting a Spanish ship.
(b) Giving his men fresh beef.
(c) Not sending word of the delay.
(d) Getting exposed to the plague.

8. 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.

9. What title is held by the man leading the French part of the special cargo that the Indefatigable is to transport?
(a) Duke.
(b) Earl.
(c) Marquis.
(d) Prince.

10. What is the French leader's duty after leaving the Indefatigable?
(a) Deliver a message.
(b) Destoy a bridge.
(c) Slay a monarch.
(d) Feed the people.

11. What is the Duchess's real profession?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Actress.
(c) Maid.
(d) Dancer.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long will the ship's crew have to stand in quarantine after Hornblower's strange experience on shore?

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

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

5. What do all the Spaniards on board the Spanish Galley do when Hornblower gets on board?

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