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

2. What was the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant designed to do?
(a) Transport cattle.
(b) Hold slaves.
(c) Fight in war.
(d) Race with speed.

3. How many French sailors are with Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 4.

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

5. What weapon does Hornblower choose to use in his duel with Simpson?
(a) Musket.
(b) Pistol.
(c) Fencing blade.
(d) Broadsword.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship that Hornblower's first captain orders him to transfer to?

2. What is the name of the first ship Hornblower is assigned duty to in the Navy?

3. What is the name of the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?

4. Which part of the boat does Hornblower confine the French men to after losing the Marie Galant?

5. What does Hornblower do when he suspects the hull of the captured ship was breached?

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