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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Man Who Felt Queer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower unwilling to do in his duel with Simpson?
(a) Apologize.
(b) Fight unfairly.
(c) Kill Simpson.
(d) Back out of the duel.

2. What are the ships carrying loads of contraband goods called?
(a) Risk Inherent vessels.
(b) Merchant vessels.
(c) Trade embargos.
(d) Prize ships.

3. Where does the French captain want Hornblower to sail after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) A French port.
(b) The trading post.
(c) The nearest port.
(d) The Isle of Elba.

4. What does Hornblower allow the crew of the captured vessel to do after the first night of their capture?
(a) Give their version of the conflict.
(b) Prepare and enjoy beakfast.
(c) Tell them the safest place to port the ship.
(d) Help fix the ship.

5. What do the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?
(a) Chance.
(b) Dice.
(c) Poker.
(d) Whist.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Hales as the boats near the Papillon before the attack?

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

4. What does Simpson refuse to do to avoid a duel with Hornblower?

5. Why is Simpson in such a black mood when Hornblower joins the Navy?

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