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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Unprosperous Voyage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower inform Lady Barbara about her brother, Arthur?
(a) that he was captured by the French
(b) that he has gained a single military victory in the war
(c) that he has married back in England
(d) that he has come down with yellow fever

2. What were the huts that Hornblower saw on his way to the palace made of?
(a) palmettos
(b) mud
(c) wood
(d) local volcanic stone

3. What had Hornblower been ordered to do with Lydia?
(a) use it to immmedately take Natividad
(b) hand it over to El Supremo
(c) stay out of sight until arrival at the Gulf of Fonseca
(d) sink it rather than surrender

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

5. What did Lady Barbara say they needed in the cockpit?
(a) sterilized surgical instruments
(b) prayer
(c) fresh air
(d) warm food for the wounded

Short Answer Questions

1. How many decks did the Spanish ship Natividad have?

2. What does Lydia sight after a few days ?

3. Why does Hornblower think he was selected for this mission?

4. What was El Supremo dressed in when presented to Hornblower aboard the Spanish lugger?

5. What did Hornblower order done when the crew became depressed and discouraged?

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