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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 happens to the first captured ship Hornblower is given command over when he and the crew abandon the ship?
(a) It is fired on by French cannons.
(b) It pops apart at the seams.
(c) It sinks.
(d) It lights on fire.

2. What is strange about Hornblower's age when he first enters the Navy?
(a) He is younger than usual.
(b) He seems wise beyond his years.
(c) He is small for his age.
(d) He is older than usual.

3. What is the general feeling aboard the first ship Hornblower has duty on in the Navy?
(a) Anger.
(b) Cheer.
(c) Duty.
(d) Discontent.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Hornblower's first name?

5. What is the first captured ship Hornblower is given command of carrying?

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