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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 did Crespo do that shocked the Spanish sailing master and his mates?
(a) He tossed the image of the Virgin and Child overboard.
(b) He acted in such a way to make it appear he was a homosexual.
(c) He ordered the Spanish sailing master to be flogged.
(d) He spat on the deck.

2. During the repairs on the ship what is Hornblower's main concern?
(a) preparing for renewed battle with Natividad
(b) the repairs to the cabin
(c) the lifting of the heavy spar that will serve as the jury mizzen
(d) accounting for all the cannons

3. What did the four raised fingers of the coxswain indicate?
(a) They indicated that the ship was ready to be boarded
(b) They indicated the presence of a captain in the boat and therefore a ceremony
(c) They indicated that a 21 gun salute should be made
(d) They indicated the presence of an Amiral in the boat and the necessity of a salute

4. What was the habit of Hornblower to do after he had taken the noon sights?
(a) discuss the ship's progress with Lady Barbara
(b) climb the mast with his glass to view the horizon
(c) take a nap
(d) drill his crew

5. What is the fate of Natividad?
(a) she returns to El Supremo
(b) she goes up in flames, the sea swallowing her up
(c) she is captured by Lydia
(d) she escapes into the night

Short Answer Questions

1. What might have saved the romance of Hornblower and Lady Barbara?

2. What adjective does Bush use to describe Hornblower?

3. What garments did Lady Barbara think suited Hornblower?

4. When would Hornblower be permitted to capture treasure ships in the Pacific?

5. Where did Hornblower take Lydia to be repaired?

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