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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hornblower was ordered to form an alliance with whom in rebellion against Spain?
(a) Vice Admiral Don Cristobal de Crespo
(b) Ship Captain Andrade
(c) Don Julian Alvarado
(d) the Spaniards

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

3. What did Hornblower deplore about his body?
(a) his large nose
(b) his pot belly
(c) his big feet
(d) his thin legs

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

5. When does the prosperous period of Hornblower's voyage conclude?
(a) when Hornblower hands over Natividad to El Supremo
(b) when Hornblower lands in Peru
(c) when Hornblower admits defieat
(d) when Hornblower gives up his commission

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower see on his way to the palace?

2. How did the British Admiralty want to use the Spanish possessions?

3. Hornblower had been how many years at sea?

4. How would you describe the physical appearance of El Supremo?

5. Who comes aboard Lydia in a small craft to speak with Hornblower?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the insults Hornblower disregards in order to accomplish his goals?

2. Name three of the officers of H.M.S. Lydia and their ranks.

3. What does Hornblower see on his way to El Supremo's palace?

4. What was Captain Hornblower ordered to do by the British admiralty?

5. What is the stragegy that El Supremo lays out to Hornblower about conquest?

6. Why do you think it was a wise decision of Hornblower not to get familiar with his lieutenants and to remain aloof and close-mouthed?

7. Which supplies was Lydia out of or low on after seven months at sea?

8. Describe the actual battle that ensues after Lydia takes Navtividad by surprise?

9. What does Hornblower do with the captured officers and crew of Natividad?

10. Describe Alvarado whom Hornblower was ordered to help in a rebellion against Spain?

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