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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the restocking of Lydia, what did Hernandez provide instead of flour?
(a) plantains
(b) hominy grits
(c) ground maize
(d) bread

2. Who had made a pile of oakum-filled cushions for Lady Barbara to sit on?
(a) Bush
(b) Harrison
(c) Polwheal
(d) Gerard

3. How far above the deck is the foremast gallant top?
(a) 140' above the deck.
(b) 130' above the deck.
(c) 125' above the deck.
(d) 40' above the deck.

4. Why did Hornblower call for the cutter?
(a) Hornblower wanted the cutter to take him to the Admiral
(b) Hornblower wanted the cutter to take him ashore
(c) Hornblower wanted to be seen on the cutter by the other ships
(d) Hornblower wanted the cutter to tour the harbor

5. Bush looked forward to what promotion because of his admirable actions on board Lydia?
(a) promotion to Commander or the first lieutenant
(b) promotion to captain
(c) promotion to admiral
(d) no promotion

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the habit of Hornblower to do in the afternoons?

2. Where has Lady Barbara been moved to?

3. Although Hornblower is reluctant to take Lady Barbara aboard Lydia, and instantly dislikes her, why does he agree to let her seek passage home aboard his ship?

4. What did the four raised fingers of the coxswain indicate?

5. What was the name of the three-decker ship at St. Helena?

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