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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Cargo of Rice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower unwilling to do in his duel with Simpson?
(a) Apologize.
(b) Fight unfairly.
(c) Back out of the duel.
(d) Kill Simpson.

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

3. What is Hornblower's first name?
(a) Henry.
(b) Harry.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Horace.

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

5. 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?
(a) Distracting the others.
(b) Cheating.
(c) Losing on purpose.
(d) Not knowing the rules.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who acts as the referee for the duel between Simpson and Hornblower?

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

3. What does Hornblower allow the crew of the captured vessel to do after the first night of their capture?

4. What is the name of the first ship Hornblower is assigned duty to in the Navy?

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

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