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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Happy Return.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hornblower do when he didn't know how to respond to something someone said?
(a) He lied
(b) He blushed
(c) He agreed with whatever was said
(d) He cleared his throat with a "Ha-----h'm"

2. Hornblower had been how many years at sea?
(a) 19
(b) 25
(c) 20
(d) 17

3. How long ago had Hornblower filled his storerooms and water barrels?
(a) seven weeks ago
(b) a fortnight ago
(c) six weeks ago
(d) a month ago

4. What does Lady Barbara dream of?
(a) scones and pastries
(b) steak and potatoes
(c) fried eggs, bread and butter, cabbage
(d) griddle cakes and sausages

5. What did Hornblower do upon sighting land?
(a) ordered a beat to quarters
(b) called the crew to the quarterdeck to celebrate with rum
(c) dressed in his best finery
(d) wrote a letter to the admiralty

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hornblower tell the Spanish officer who boarded Lydia when Lydia was headed for Panama?

2. What was the habit of Hornblower to do in the afternoons?

3. What was the habit of Hornblower to do after he had taken the noon sights?

4. What had long been a dream of the British government?

5. What did Maria, Hornblower's wife look like after she had dressed for bed?

(see the answer key)

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