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Quiz about Horatio Hornblower Hero at Sea

"Horatio Hornblower": Hero at Sea Quiz

This quiz is based on A & E's eight-episode series of "Horatio Hornblower." This series is action packed, exciting, and tells the amazing tale of a courageous young man.

A multiple-choice quiz by Stonewallfan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Stonewallfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
229,628

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
556

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What actor portrays Horatio Hornblower? Hint

Ioan Gruffud

Donald Sutherland

Colin Firth

Jeremy Northand

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who wrote the "Horatio Hornblower" novels? Hint

Sir Gregory Farrsent

G. A. Henty

C. S. Forester

Henry W. Longfellow

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the last episode, entitled "Duty," whom does Horatio marry? Hint

Maria

Lucy

the Dutchess

Marette

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the episode "Loyalty," who is Horatio's good friend and second in command? Hint

Mr. Bracegirdle

Mr. Matthews

Mr. Bush

Mr. Styles

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the episode "The Fire Ships," what happens to Horatio and his men? Hint

They all catch the Black Plague.

They are quarantined from the Indefatigable.

They are ambushed by some French picketts.

They become drunk when they discover some abandoned beer barrels.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the episode entitled "The Duel," who tells Horatio that he has boils? Hint

Matthews

Bracegirdle

Henley

Styles

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Question 7 of 10

7. Under which captain does Horatio serve, while aboard the Indefatigable? Hint

Foster

Pellew

Bracegirdle

Prowse

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Question 8 of 10

8. According to a scenario in "The Fire Ships," what is a fire ship? Hint

It is a ship that is carrying too much gun powder.

It is a ship that is preparing to fire its guns.

It is a ship that is engulfed in flames.

It is a ship that is equipped with a wood-burning stove.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Horatio learn at the very end of the last episode, entitled "Duty?" Hint

His wife is pregnant.

His mother-in-law has contracted scarlet fever.

He is to assume command of the Indefatigable.

His child is dead.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finish this quote, spoken by Horatio Hornblower at the end of "The Fire Ships." "I'm just thinking of the distances we've travelled, ______." Hint

but all we have yet to experience

and how much we've experienced in the process

but how far we have yet to sail

and all we've taken in

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What actor portrays Horatio Hornblower?

Answer: Ioan Gruffud

Ioan Gruffud has expressed an interest in continuing the series on his own, since A & E has decided not to produce any more episodes.

2. Who wrote the "Horatio Hornblower" novels?

Answer: C. S. Forester

C.S. Forrester wrote eleven "Horatio Hornblower" novels. The A & E movies only extend through the third, entitled "Horatio and the Hotspur."

3. In the last episode, entitled "Duty," whom does Horatio marry?

Answer: Maria

Maria is played by Julia Sawalha, who also stars as Lydia Bennet in A & E's "Pride and Prejudice."

4. In the episode "Loyalty," who is Horatio's good friend and second in command?

Answer: Mr. Bush

Paul McGann portrays Lieutenant Bush, who is older than Hornblower yet is his subordinate in rank.

5. In the episode "The Fire Ships," what happens to Horatio and his men?

Answer: They are quarantined from the Indefatigable.

When Horatio and some of the crew from the Indefatigable are exposed to the Black Plague, they must be quarantined from the rest of the men and stay aboard a vacant ship until they are considered no longer contagious. Amazingly, none of the men contract the plague.

6. In the episode entitled "The Duel," who tells Horatio that he has boils?

Answer: Styles

Styles does not have boils on his face, but bites from rats. He and his comrades hold secret contests to see how many rats they can kill with their mouths. Horatio discovers these competitions and puts and end to them.

7. Under which captain does Horatio serve, while aboard the Indefatigable?

Answer: Pellew

Captain Pellew, played by Robert Lindsay, develops a father-son type relationship with Horatio.

8. According to a scenario in "The Fire Ships," what is a fire ship?

Answer: It is a ship that is engulfed in flames.

Horatio climbs aboard a blazing fire ship in this episode, and steers it clear of the Indefatigable, which is in danger of catching on fire as well.

9. What does Horatio learn at the very end of the last episode, entitled "Duty?"

Answer: His wife is pregnant.

Horatio has just finished telling Maria that he wants to be a better husband, and then she tells him, "You're going to be a father!"

10. Finish this quote, spoken by Horatio Hornblower at the end of "The Fire Ships." "I'm just thinking of the distances we've travelled, ______."

Answer: but how far we have yet to sail

Horatio did indeed have much further to sail, as he would eventually become the Captain of the Hotspur and assume command of a crew.

Source: Author Stonewallfan

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