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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. Where is Hornblower supposed to take his first captured vessel?
(a) The nearest trading port.
(b) The dock in the channel.
(c) The nearest English port.
(d) The central naval port.

2. What do the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?
(a) Dice.
(b) Chance.
(c) Poker.
(d) Whist.

3. What are crews called that take captured vessels into port?
(a) Prize crews.
(b) Risk crews.
(c) Capture crews.
(d) Merchant crews.

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

5. What does Hornblower allow the crew of the captured vessel to do after the first night of their capture?
(a) Tell them the safest place to port the ship.
(b) Give their version of the conflict.
(c) Help fix the ship.
(d) Prepare and enjoy beakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Hornblower choose to use in his duel with Simpson?

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

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

4. What is the first thing Hornblower sets about repairing on board his first captured vessel?

5. How long is the first captured ship Hornblower is given command of taking on water before the damage is discovered?

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