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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) France.
(c) Belgium.
(d) America.

2. What does Simpson refuse to do to avoid a duel with Hornblower?
(a) Act kindly.
(b) Apologize.
(c) Call Hornblower by his proper name.
(d) Give back Hornblower's stolen goods.

3. Who wins the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Simpson.
(c) Perry.
(d) Jackson.

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

5. What does Hornblower have the crew do to try and save the captured ship before evacuating it as a lost cause?
(a) Pump the water out.
(b) Balance the ebb.
(c) Patch the hole.
(d) Haul the cargo out bag by bag.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the name of the first captured ship Hornblower is assigned to take to shore?

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

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