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

2. How old is Simpson at the beginning of the book?
(a) 44.
(b) 34.
(c) 14.
(d) 24.

3. Where is the crew from the first captured vessel Hornblower is given command of from?
(a) America.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Belgium.

4. What is the first thing Hornblower sets about repairing on board his first captured vessel?
(a) The forecastle.
(b) The topmast.
(c) The rigging.
(d) The hull.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Hornblower unwilling to do in his duel with Simpson?

3. Why is Simpson in such a black mood when Hornblower joins the Navy?

4. What does Honblower use to temporarily patch up the damage in the ship?

5. Where does Hornblower place the crew of the first captured vessel he is given command of?

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