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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Happy Return.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could the Wellesley family do to Hornblower if he seduced or offended Lady Barbara?
(a) snatch his command from him and court-martial him
(b) exile him to a remote island
(c) put him in prison
(d) have him hanged

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

3. What is Hornblower ordered to do by the Spanish emmissaries?
(a) to accompany them to Panama for further orders
(b) to enjoy his quest for prize ships
(c) to return to England at the first opportunity
(d) to desist in helping El Supremo and to suppress rebellion

4. How many guns did the Natividad have on board?
(a) 36
(b) 50
(c) 40
(d) 46

5. What season did Lydia leave behind?
(a) the Antipodean autumn
(b) the Antipodean winter
(c) the Antipodean spring
(d) the Antipodean summer

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years had Sir James Saumarez spent at sea?

2. When does the prosperous period of Hornblower's voyage conclude?

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

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

5. Where exactly in South America was Hornblower expected to open trade for England?

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