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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) 24.
(b) 44.
(c) 34.
(d) 14.

2. What does Honblower use to temporarily patch up the damage in the ship?
(a) Barrels.
(b) A sail.
(c) Wood from the railing.
(d) Pasty wet wood.

3. What is the first captured ship Hornblower is given command of carrying?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Beans.
(c) Rice.
(d) Lead.

4. Where do Hornblower and his crew go when they abandon the first captured ship Hornblower was given command over?
(a) They salvage a life raft.
(b) They use a makeshift raft.
(c) They swim to shore.
(d) To the single rowboat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many English sailors are with Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?

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

3. Who loses the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?

4. What kind of ship is the one that first finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?

5. Where is the crew from the first captured vessel Hornblower is given command of from?

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