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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far above the deck is the foremast gallant top?
(a) 125' above the deck.
(b) 130' above the deck.
(c) 40' above the deck.
(d) 140' above the deck.

2. Who was Galbraith?
(a) coxswain, originally from Ireland
(b) 3rd Lieutenant originally from Scotland
(c) helmsman
(d) steward, originally from Wales

3. Who is Gerard?
(a) the ship's surgeon
(b) steward
(c) 2nd lieutenant
(d) warrant officer

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

5. How long after sighting the Horn had Hornblower brought Lydia to her destination?
(a) seven weeks
(b) six weeks
(c) seven months
(d) 3 months

Short Answer Questions

1. What does El Supremo want the two ships to do after Natividad is captured?

2. What were the huts that Hornblower saw on his way to the palace made of?

3. What did Hornblower do upon sighting land?

4. How many decks did the Spanish ship Natividad have?

5. What does El Supremo plan to do?

(see the answer key)

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