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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Unprosperous Voyage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hornblower do upon sighting land?
(a) called the crew to the quarterdeck to celebrate with rum
(b) dressed in his best finery
(c) wrote a letter to the admiralty
(d) ordered a beat to quarters

2. How does El Supremo view his subjects?
(a) as beasts
(b) as his children
(c) as loyal servants
(d) as his enemies

3. How many decks did the Spanish ship Natividad have?
(a) four
(b) two
(c) one
(d) three

4. What was the grim nemesis awaiting men with open wounds in those pre-antiseptic days?
(a) amputation
(b) typhoid fever
(c) gangrene
(d) tentanus

5. How would you describe the physical appearance of El Supremo?
(a) a swarthy, tanned wild-looking man
(b) a thin, intellectual-looking man who was balding
(c) a small, unimpressive man with lank black hair
(d) a large man with greying hair

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Polwheal?

2. How long ago had Hornblower filled his storerooms and water barrels?

3. What is Hornblower's destination after leaving El Supremo and his rag tag army in Nicaragua?

4. What are manned continuously after Lydia is damaged in battle with Natividad?

5. How many months at sea were they without touching land?

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