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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 does Hornblower threaten to do to men that disrupt his sailing after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Put them in charge.
(b) Kill them.
(c) Throw them overboard.
(d) Arrest them.

2. Why is Simpson in such a black mood when Hornblower joins the Navy?
(a) He hates British men.
(b) He knows Hornblower is better than him.
(c) He failed his lieutenant's test.
(d) Hornblower's father killed Simpson's father.

3. What is Hornblower assigned to help with his first time back on shore after joining the Navy?
(a) A trading embargo.
(b) A guard duty.
(c) A spy operation.
(d) A press gang.

4. What is the general feeling aboard the first ship Hornblower has duty on in the Navy?
(a) Discontent.
(b) Cheer.
(c) Anger.
(d) Duty.

5. What is the first thing Hornblower sets about repairing on board his first captured vessel?
(a) The forecastle.
(b) The topmast.
(c) The rigging.
(d) The hull.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the captain of the Indefatigable?

2. Where does the French captain want Hornblower to sail after losing the Marie Galant?

3. Where does Hornblower plan to sail after losing the Marie Galant?

4. What does Hornblower allow the crew of the captured vessel to do after the first night of their capture?

5. What does Hornblower hear when he goes to the cargo-hold of the first captured ship he is given command over?

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