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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and Noah's Ark.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the first captured ship Hornblower is given command over when he and the crew abandon the ship?
(a) It sinks.
(b) It pops apart at the seams.
(c) It lights on fire.
(d) It is fired on by French cannons.

2. What is the Indefatigable doing when Spain makes peace with France?
(a) Fighting the French Army.
(b) Raiding a Spanish fleet.
(c) Guarding a British fleet.
(d) Taking a sabbatical.

3. What powers the Spanish Galleys?
(a) Steam power.
(b) Sails.
(c) Slaves at oars.
(d) A motorized rudder.

4. Who wins the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Perry.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Simpson.

5. Why is Hornblower chosen to be liaison between the two men in charge of the special cargo the indefatigable is to transport?
(a) He is the most diplomatic.
(b) He speaks French.
(c) He drew the shortest straw.
(d) He has a calming nature.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is of utmost importance when the boats are approaching the Papillon before the attack?

3. How many French sailors are with Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?

4. Who acts as the referee for the duel between Simpson and Hornblower?

5. What weapon does the longboat try to use against the Spanish Galleys?

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