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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Spanish Galleys.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Simpson refuse to do to avoid a duel with Hornblower?
(a) Call Hornblower by his proper name.
(b) Give back Hornblower's stolen goods.
(c) Act kindly.
(d) Apologize.

3. Where are the retreating soldiers ferried to?
(a) The Justinian.
(b) The Papillon.
(c) The Indefatigable.
(d) The Marie Galant.

4. What is of utmost importance when the boats are approaching the Papillon before the attack?
(a) Accuracy.
(b) Diligence.
(c) Courage.
(d) Silence.

5. What does Hornblower have the crew do to try and save the captured ship before evacuating it as a lost cause?
(a) Patch the hole.
(b) Pump the water out.
(c) Balance the ebb.
(d) Haul the cargo out bag by bag.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to the first captured ship Hornblower is given command over when he and the crew abandon the ship?

3. What does Hornblower hear when he goes to the cargo-hold of the first captured ship he is given command over?

4. Where is the damage done to the captured ship that Hornblower is in charge of?

5. What is the name of the first captured ship Hornblower is assigned to take to shore?

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