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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What had Hornblower not used once in a week?
(a) the lash
(b) his dress clothes
(c) his journal
(d) his charts

3. Which of the crew likes to rap the seamen with his rattan cane?
(a) boatswain Harrison
(b) 1st Lieutenant Bush
(c) 3rd Lieutenant Galbraith
(d) Hornblower's steward, Polwheal

4. The novel takes place during what war?
(a) Napoleonic War between France and England
(b) the Seven Years' War
(c) the War of 1812
(d) the French Revolution

5. What did every midnight show in the sky?
(a) the Southern Cross higher
(b) the Great Bear
(c) a starry night
(d) the north star guiding the ship

Short Answer Questions

1. The freakishness of the weather of Cape Horn allowed Lady Barbara to do what?

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

3. What stopped Lady Barbara and Hornblower from continuing to kiss?

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

5. Who died after having both legs smashed below the knees?

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