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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the prosperous period of Hornblower's voyage conclude?
(a) when Hornblower lands in Peru
(b) when Hornblower hands over Natividad to El Supremo
(c) when Hornblower admits defieat
(d) when Hornblower gives up his commission

2. Hornblower is ordered to go to the palace of whom?
(a) Hernando Alvarez
(b) El Supremo
(c) Manuel Hernandez
(d) Jesus de Natividad

3. What request did Hornblower make of El Supremo?
(a) to come to dinner aboard the Lydia
(b) to sail with him to Panama
(c) to re-stock Lydia with food, water and other necessities
(d) to untie the "unenlightened" men he had staked in the sun

4. How is Lydia successful in taking Natividad?
(a) by hiding behind an island and taking Natividad by surprise
(b) by superior crew skills
(c) by Hornblower's talent as a captain
(d) by using her cannonades

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hornblower do upon sighting land?

2. Until Lydia had made harbor what was the favorite dish in the midshipman's berth?

3. Who was Galbraith?

4. How did the British Admiralty want to use the Spanish possessions?

5. How does El Supremo view his subjects?

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