View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Gerard?
(a) the ship's surgeon
(b) warrant officer
(c) 2nd lieutenant
(d) steward

2. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?
(a) fear
(b) a man on the foremast calling the order
(c) Hornblower blowing his silver whistle
(d) Hornblower's beat to quarters

3. What is the fate of Natividad?
(a) she escapes into the night
(b) she is captured by Lydia
(c) she goes up in flames, the sea swallowing her up
(d) she returns to El Supremo

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

5. When would Hornblower be permitted to capture treasure ships in the Pacific?
(a) after one month
(b) right before returning to England
(c) after the rebellion against Spain was successful
(d) after he ship was repaired and fullly stocked with food

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower learn from the communiques handed him by the men who come aboard?

2. What was the only land Hornblower had had a glimpse of during the seven-month voyage?

3. How would you describe the physical appearance of El Supremo?

4. Why was time of utmost importance in repairing Lydia to sail home?

5. Where did Hornblower take Lydia to be repaired?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 327 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample