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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 does Hernandez mean by "unenlightened" men?
(a) non-religious men
(b) men who deny El Supremo's divinity
(c) men who cannot read
(d) men who have never attended school

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

3. What are manned continuously after Lydia is damaged in battle with Natividad?
(a) the carronnades
(b) the chain pumps
(c) the watches over the wounded
(d) the night watches

4. What is secured on the deck of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?
(a) the mizzenmast
(b) a loose cannon
(c) the foremast
(d) the ship's wheel

5. Why does Hornblower have the Spanish officers from Natividad shackled below on Lydia?
(a) to save them from being executed by El Supremo
(b) to keep them from fighting back
(c) to hold them 'til their flogging
(d) to teach them the superiority of the English

Short Answer Questions

1. What was El Supremo dressed in when presented to Hornblower aboard the Spanish lugger?

2. What had Hornblower remembered to do for his crew before sending them into action?

3. What does Hornblower order the surgeon to give to the wounded men?

4. What does Hornblower announce to the Spanish politicians after he admits fomenting revolution and delivering Natividad to El Supremo?

5. What did Hornblower compare the cockpit to?

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