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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 do Hornblower and his crew go when they abandon the first captured ship Hornblower was given command over?
(a) To the single rowboat.
(b) They swim to shore.
(c) They salvage a life raft.
(d) They use a makeshift raft.

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

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

4. What does Hornblower hear when he goes to the cargo-hold of the first captured ship he is given command over?
(a) Muffled cries.
(b) Scurrying feet.
(c) Strange popping noises.
(d) Screams.

5. What is the name of the captain of the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?
(a) Nouvant.
(b) Neville.
(c) Neuville.
(d) Newman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower accused of while playing the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?

2. What is the name of the captain of the Indefatigable?

3. What is strange about Hornblower's age when he first enters the Navy?

4. What is Hornblower's first name?

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

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