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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Happy Return.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many dead British seamen are collected and interred to the sea?
(a) 24
(b) 14
(c) 25
(d) 12

2. When does the prosperous period of Hornblower's voyage conclude?
(a) when Hornblower gives up his commission
(b) when Hornblower lands in Peru
(c) when Hornblower admits defieat
(d) when Hornblower hands over Natividad to El Supremo

3. The novel takes place during what war?
(a) the Seven Years' War
(b) the French Revolution
(c) Napoleonic War between France and England
(d) the War of 1812

4. What might have saved the romance of Hornblower and Lady Barbara?
(a) if Hornblower had found out his wife had passed on
(b) if they had had two or three days to get over the upset
(c) if Hornblower had begged for forgiveness
(d) if Lady Barbara had swallowed her pride

5. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?
(a) fear
(b) a man on the foremast calling the order
(c) Hornblower's beat to quarters
(d) Hornblower blowing his silver whistle

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lydia and Natividad steer a collision course, what does Hornblower do unexpectedly?

2. What did Sir Saumarez say Hornblower could do?

3. What did Hornblower order done when the crew became depressed and discouraged?

4. How did Lady Barbara speak to Hornblower after they had kissed passionately?

5. What does Gerard lend Lady Barbara?

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