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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long after sighting the Horn had Hornblower brought Lydia to her destination?
(a) 3 months
(b) six weeks
(c) seven weeks
(d) seven months

2. How fast does Lydia travel in light airs?
(a) 3 knots
(b) 2 knots
(c) 4 knots
(d) 6 knots

3. How many guns does Natividad have on board?
(a) 46
(b) 36
(c) 50
(d) 40

4. What did C.S. Forester compare the crew to now that they knew they were homeward bound?
(a) horses headed for the stable
(b) homing pigeons
(c) a crew of chattering, playing monkeys
(d) faithful dogs eager to see their masters

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lydia and Natividad steer a collision course, what does Hornblower do unexpectedly?

2. Hornblower would have gladly given a limb or his remaining hair in exchange for what?

3. Where does Hornblower conclude Lydia has made perfect landfall?

4. What operation do Hornblower, Laurie and Lady Barbara have to perform on Williams?

5. What did the flag that Natividad now flew look like?

(see the answer key)

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