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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 does Hernandez mean by "unenlightened" men?
(a) men who cannot read
(b) men who deny El Supremo's divinity
(c) men who have never attended school
(d) non-religious men

2. What was the reaction of the Spanish officer who came aboard the Lydia?
(a) fear and cowardice
(b) pride and intolerance
(c) anger and impatience
(d) curiosity and admiration

3. What did Sir Saumarez say Hornblower could do?
(a) Hornblower could meet his daughter
(b) Hornblower could stay at the same Inn on St. Helena
(c) Hornblower could dine with him that night
(d) Hornblower could escort him and the convoy with his frigate

4. How many years had Sir James Saumarez spent at sea?
(a) thirty
(b) thirty-two
(c) forty-five
(d) forty

5. How did Lady Barbara react when Hornblower refused her further advances?
(a) She was heart-broken
(b) She was in a cold rage
(c) She was humiliated
(d) She was unrelenting in her attempts to woo him

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the British Admiralty want to use the Spanish possessions?

2. For what does the crew love Hornblower?

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

4. What comment did Lady Barbara make about Hornblower's hands?

5. With whom should Hornblower open communication to receive further orders as soon as it was convenient?

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