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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 caused the Lydia to gain speed?
(a) the westerly trade winds
(b) the high seas
(c) the crew's eagerness to reach England
(d) the fair weather

2. Hornblower would have gladly given a limb or his remaining hair in exchange for what?
(a) a new set of fine clother
(b) being promoted to admiral
(c) capturing a prize ship
(d) a ribbon and a star with which to dazzle Lady Barbara

3. What did Hornblower feel bred mutiny?
(a) a long period of rough seas
(b) long, idle days
(c) boredom
(d) lack of food

4. What card game did Hornblower like to play?
(a) bridge
(b) poker
(c) canasta
(d) whist

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hornblower is ordered to go to the palace of whom?

2. What does Hornblower inform Lady Barbara about her brother, Arthur?

3. What did Sir Saumarez say Hornblower could do?

4. How did Sir Saumarez react upon hearing of Lydia's sinking of Natividad?

5. Describe Maria, Hornblower's wife's physique?

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