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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Penalty of Failure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ship that Hornblower's first captain orders him to transfer to?
(a) Inpenetrable.
(b) Indefatigable.
(c) Independance.
(d) Immaculate.

2. What country is the ship from that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?
(a) America.
(b) Britain.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

3. Which of the following is NOT a man assigned to Hornblower's crew to take the captured ship to shore?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Hunter.
(c) Carson.
(d) Matthews.

4. What are crews called that take captured vessels into port?
(a) Prize crews.
(b) Capture crews.
(c) Merchant crews.
(d) Risk crews.

5. What are the ships carrying loads of contraband goods called?
(a) Trade embargos.
(b) Prize ships.
(c) Merchant vessels.
(d) Risk Inherent vessels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the general feeling aboard the first ship Hornblower has duty on in the Navy?

2. What does Hornblower spend his time doing while on board the ship that finds him after losing the Marie Galant?

3. Where is the damage done to the captured ship that Hornblower is in charge of?

4. Where is Hornblower supposed to take his first captured vessel?

5. How many French sailors are with Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?

(see the answer key)

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