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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower, the Duchess, and the Devil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hornblower hear the Spanish fleet battling the British fleet?
(a) Just off the shore of Gibraltar.
(b) Off the Cape of St. Vincent.
(c) In the line of the trade route to China.
(d) Off the Cape of Good Hope.

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

3. What is the name of the captain of the Indefatigable?
(a) Paullber.
(b) Perry.
(c) Pellington.
(d) Pellew.

4. Where does Hornblower go to take his lieutenant examination?
(a) Barnthow Bay.
(b) Bibraltar Bay.
(c) Bay of Bartholemew.
(d) Bay of Biscay.

5. What is strange about Hornblower's age when he first enters the Navy?
(a) He seems wise beyond his years.
(b) He is older than usual.
(c) He is younger than usual.
(d) He is small for his age.

Short Answer Questions

1. What injury does Hornblower receive during the battle on the Papillon?

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

3. What is the Duchess's real profession?

4. Who joins Hornblower in the place he goes to find solitude on the ship?

5. Who is seen in the maintop by the man who joins Hornblower in his place of solitude?

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