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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Man Who Felt Queer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the general feeling aboard the first ship Hornblower has duty on in the Navy?
(a) Cheer.
(b) Duty.
(c) Anger.
(d) Discontent.

2. What does Hales say before the attack on the Papillon?
(a) He thinks the plan is too risky.
(b) He knows he will die.
(c) He is not feeling well.
(d) He feels he should have been placed in charge.

3. What does Hornblower threaten to do to men that disrupt his sailing after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Put them in charge.
(b) Kill them.
(c) Arrest them.
(d) Throw them overboard.

4. What is the first captured ship Hornblower is given command of carrying?
(a) Lead.
(b) Beans.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Rice.

5. Which of the following is NOT a man assigned to Hornblower's crew to take the captured ship to shore?
(a) Hunter.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Carson.
(d) Matthews.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the French captain want Hornblower to sail after losing the Marie Galant?

2. Who plans the strategic assault on the Papillon?

3. Where do Hornblower and his crew go when they abandon the first captured ship Hornblower was given command over?

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

5. Where is the crew from the first captured vessel Hornblower is given command of from?

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