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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When would Hornblower be permitted to capture treasure ships in the Pacific?
(a) after he ship was repaired and fullly stocked with food
(b) after the rebellion against Spain was successful
(c) right before returning to England
(d) after one month

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

3. How many guns does Natividad have on board?
(a) 40
(b) 36
(c) 46
(d) 50

4. What had long been a dream of the British government?
(a) having better ships and seamen than any other country
(b) becoming the most powerful country in the world
(c) starting a rebellion in the Spanish American colonies
(d) establishing colonies in South America

5. How many British casualties are there during the capturing of Natividad?
(a) four
(b) two
(c) not one
(d) three

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the only land Hornblower had had a glimpse of during the seven-month voyage?

2. How do El Supremos' officers quell the crew after they take over Natividad?

3. With whom should Hornblower open communication to receive further orders as soon as it was convenient?

4. What does Hornblower do when the Natividad is first sighted?

5. Who was the first member of the crew to be publicly flogged?

(see the answer key)

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