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

2. Where is the damage done to the captured ship that Hornblower is in charge of?
(a) At the underbelly.
(b) At the topmast.
(c) Near the forecastle.
(d) In the hull.

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

4. What is the name of the captain of the first ship Hornblower is assigned duty to in the Navy?
(a) Keene.
(b) Karne.
(c) Kane.
(d) Kanye.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Simpson refuse to do to avoid a duel with Hornblower?

2. How old is Hornblower when he first enters the Navy?

3. What does Hornblower do when he suspects the hull of the captured ship was breached?

4. Where is Hornblower supposed to take his first captured vessel?

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

(see the answer key)

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