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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) Immaculate.
(b) Inpenetrable.
(c) Indefatigable.
(d) Independance.

2. What does Hornblower do when he sees the Indefatigable coming towards the ship that picked him up after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Steals the log from the captain.
(b) Signals to the ship.
(c) Helps maneuver the ship away.
(d) Lights the ship on fire.

3. How old is Hornblower when he first enters the Navy?
(a) 15.
(b) 27.
(c) 17.
(d) 25.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower accused of while playing the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?

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

3. What weapon does Hornblower hold to protect himself against the French men after losing the Marie Galant?

4. What does Hornblower have the crew do to try and save the captured ship before evacuating it as a lost cause?

5. What is Hornblower assigned to help with his first time back on shore after joining the Navy?

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