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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 Hornblower supposed to take his first captured vessel?
(a) The nearest English port.
(b) The central naval port.
(c) The dock in the channel.
(d) The nearest trading port.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the first captured ship Hornblower is given command over when he and the crew abandon the ship?

2. Where does Hornblower place the crew of the first captured vessel he is given command of?

3. How old is Simpson at the beginning of the book?

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

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

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