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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 Captain Hornblower do on the same day Lady Barbara invited him to breakfast?
(a) He takes a small boat to shore to investigate the terrain
(b) He goes to bed early , exhausted by his encounter with Lady Barbara
(c) He writes a long thank-you letter to Lady Barbara
(d) He invites Lady Barbara and some officers to dinner and cards

2. Which of the crew likes to rap the seamen with his rattan cane?
(a) 1st Lieutenant Bush
(b) boatswain Harrison
(c) Hornblower's steward, Polwheal
(d) 3rd Lieutenant Galbraith

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

4. What did Hornblower feel bred mutiny?
(a) long, idle days
(b) a long period of rough seas
(c) lack of food
(d) boredom

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the prosperous period of Hornblower's voyage conclude?

2. When Hornblower sights Natividad in the heavy weather, where does he send Wellesley for safety?

3. What did the letter the Spaniard handed Hornblower contain?

4. How many guns did the Natividad have on board?

5. Where did Hornblower take Lydia to be repaired?

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