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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. Where is the damage done to the captured ship that Hornblower is in charge of?
(a) At the underbelly.
(b) Near the forecastle.
(c) At the topmast.
(d) In the hull.

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

3. Where is Hornblower drifting after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) The English Channel.
(b) Bay of Biscay.
(c) Bay of Dolphins.
(d) Straits of Gibraltar.

4. Where does Hornblower place the crew of the first captured vessel he is given command of?
(a) Forecastle.
(b) Brig.
(c) Galley.
(d) Poop deck.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship that Hornblower's first captain orders him to transfer to?

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

3. What are crews called that take captured vessels into port?

4. What weapon does Hornblower choose to use in his duel with Simpson?

5. Where does Hornblower plan to sail after losing the Marie Galant?

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