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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 have never attended school
(c) men who cannot read
(d) men who deny El Supremo's divinity

2. Who was the first member of the crew to be publicly flogged?
(a) a red-headed Irishman who played the fiddle
(b) Hornblower's steward, Polwheal
(c) Lieutenant Samuel Simmonds
(d) Owen, a half-wit

3. What features of the landscape do they always see when sailing along the coast?
(a) bananna trees
(b) volcanic peaks
(c) snow-peaked mountains
(d) pink sand beaches

4. With what country had Spain recently sided against England?
(a) Germany
(b) Holland
(c) France
(d) Belgium

5. What does El Supremo want the two ships to do after Natividad is captured?
(a) sail to Peru and confer about future maneuvers
(b) sail to Spain to fight a rebellion against Spain
(c) capture treasure ships together and split the treasure
(d) sail as a fleet, capture La Libertad then all Nicaragua

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hornblower feel bred mutiny?

2. What did Hornblower deplore about his body?

3. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?

4. What is secured on the deck of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?

5. How fast does Lydia travel in light airs?

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