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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 did Crespo do that shocked the Spanish sailing master and his mates?
(a) He tossed the image of the Virgin and Child overboard.
(b) He ordered the Spanish sailing master to be flogged.
(c) He spat on the deck.
(d) He acted in such a way to make it appear he was a homosexual.

2. When Lydia and Natividad steer a collision course, what does Hornblower do unexpectedly?
(a) veers to leeward, yielding the weather gauge
(b) calls his officers together to confer on what's best to do
(c) raises a white flag of truce
(d) retreats to a safe distance away to plan his next move

3. What card game did Hornblower like to play?
(a) poker
(b) whist
(c) canasta
(d) bridge

4. Who comes aboard Lydia in a small craft to speak with Hornblower?
(a) Manuel Hernandez
(b) Hernandez Lopez
(c) El Suprempo
(d) Don Juan

5. Why was time of utmost importance in repairing Lydia to sail home?
(a) Hornblower's crew were impatient to sail home to England
(b) the heavy rains were due and would hinder repairs
(c) Hornblower had to prepare his ship for sailing before being discovered by the Spaniards
(d) Hornblower was falling in love with Lady Barbara and wanted to get home to his wife

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the Viceroy at Panama.

2. What does Lydia sight after a few days ?

3. Which of the crew likes to rap the seamen with his rattan cane?

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

5. What had Hornblower remembered to do for his crew before sending them into action?

(see the answer key)

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