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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 the crew from the first captured vessel Hornblower is given command of from?
(a) Italy.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Belgium.

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

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

4. What is the name of the first captured ship Hornblower is assigned to take to shore?
(a) Galant Mary.
(b) May Gentile.
(c) Gentle Marie.
(d) Marie Galant.

5. What is the name of the ship that Hornblower's first captain orders him to transfer to?
(a) Immaculate.
(b) Inpenetrable.
(c) Independance.
(d) Indefatigable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is strange about Hornblower's age when he first enters the Navy?

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

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

4. Who acts as the referee for the duel between Simpson and Hornblower?

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?

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