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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. How old is Simpson at the beginning of the book?
(a) 14.
(b) 44.
(c) 24.
(d) 34.

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

3. What kind of ship is the one that first finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?
(a) Ship of the Line.
(b) Schooner.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Privateer.

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

5. What is the name of the first captured ship Hornblower is assigned to take to shore?
(a) Gentle Marie.
(b) Galant Mary.
(c) Marie Galant.
(d) May Gentile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is the ship from that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?

2. What is being held in the storeroom of the ship that picked up Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?

3. Where does Hornblower place the crew of the first captured vessel he is given command of?

4. What does Hornblower do when he sees the Indefatigable coming towards the ship that picked him up after losing the Marie Galant?

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

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