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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 has Hornblower been sent to shore to purchase after the fire ship incident?
(a) Cattle.
(b) Grains and fruit.
(c) Gun powder and rope.
(d) Ammunition.

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

3. How long will Hornblower have to wait to take the lieutenant examination again if he fails it the first time?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 60 days.
(c) 6 weeks.
(d) 6 days.

4. Who does Hornblower take ashore with him after the fire ship incident?
(a) Kennedy.
(b) Pellew.
(c) Tapling.
(d) Styles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What strange item is unloaded from the ship with the other special cargo carried on the Indefatigable?

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

3. What does Hornblower exchange for the cargo when he goes to shore after the fire ship incident?

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

5. Who is with Hornblower as he acts as a liaison between the English and French leaders?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower see in the town square of Muzzilac after running a message to Edrington?

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

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

5. What is a fire ship?

6. What does Hornblower do when he sees a Spanish ship wrecked on the rocks while he is still in prison?

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

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

9. What does Hornblower think when he sees the size of the the army invading France?

10. What was the main objective for Pouzages supposed to be when he entered Muzzilac?

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