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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower, the Duchess, and the Devil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many slaves are on board a Spanish Galley?
(a) 50.
(b) 20.
(c) 150.
(d) 200.

2. How does Captain Pellew hear the news that Spain has made peace with France?
(a) He receives a sealed letter.
(b) It is announced at a state dinner.
(c) He watches the act happen.
(d) A passing ships tells him the news.

3. Which of the following is NOT seen by a sailor in the maintop just before the battle with a strange French ship begins?
(a) Bracegirdle.
(b) God.
(c) Oldroyd.
(d) A spy.

4. Where does Hornblower go to find solitude on the ship?
(a) The crow's nest.
(b) The galley.
(c) The mizzen top.
(d) His bunk.

5. Who sends Hornblower a letter while he is in prison?
(a) Katy Cringle.
(b) Katherine Carlisle.
(c) Kitty Cobham.
(d) Kate Crossman.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the Spanish Galleys have the advantage in the water?

2. What does Hornblower do when he suspects the hull of the captured ship was breached?

3. What happens to Hornblower during his lieutenant examination?

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

5. What worries Hornblower about one of his men after the attack on the Papillon?

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