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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) Marie Galant.
(b) Gentle Marie.
(c) Galant Mary.
(d) May Gentile.

2. What is the name of the ship that Hornblower's first captain orders him to transfer to?
(a) Inpenetrable.
(b) Immaculate.
(c) Independance.
(d) Indefatigable.

3. What does Simpson refuse to do to avoid a duel with Hornblower?
(a) Give back Hornblower's stolen goods.
(b) Act kindly.
(c) Apologize.
(d) Call Hornblower by his proper name.

4. Why is Simpson in such a black mood when Hornblower joins the Navy?
(a) He knows Hornblower is better than him.
(b) Hornblower's father killed Simpson's father.
(c) He failed his lieutenant's test.
(d) He hates British men.

5. What does Hornblower do when he suspects the hull of the captured ship was breached?
(a) Measures the gait in the water.
(b) Asks the crew of the ship.
(c) Checks for holes.
(d) Sounds the well.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where is the damage done to the captured ship that Hornblower is in charge of?

5. What are the ships carrying loads of contraband goods called?

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