View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Penalty of Failure.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many French sailors are with Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

3. What does Hornblower do when he sees the Indefatigable coming towards the ship that picked him up after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Signals to the ship.
(b) Steals the log from the captain.
(c) Helps maneuver the ship away.
(d) Lights the ship on fire.

4. What does Hornblower spend his time doing while on board the ship that finds him after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Reading.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Plotting.
(d) Sleeping.

5. How old is Hornblower when he first enters the Navy?
(a) 15.
(b) 27.
(c) 25.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the captain of the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?

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

3. Which part of the boat does Hornblower confine the French men to after losing the Marie Galant?

4. How old is Simpson at the beginning of the book?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 218 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample