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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 assigned to help with his first time back on shore after joining the Navy?
(a) A spy operation.
(b) A trading embargo.
(c) A press gang.
(d) A guard duty.

2. What are the ships carrying loads of contraband goods called?
(a) Trade embargos.
(b) Risk Inherent vessels.
(c) Prize ships.
(d) Merchant vessels.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the general feeling aboard the first ship Hornblower has duty on in the Navy?

3. Where is the crew from the first captured vessel Hornblower is given command of from?

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

5. What is the name of the ship that Hornblower's first captain orders him to transfer to?

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