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

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

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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