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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 caused the Lydia to gain speed?
(a) the fair weather
(b) the high seas
(c) the westerly trade winds
(d) the crew's eagerness to reach England

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

3. What strange fancies did Hornblower have after nearly a year cooped up in the Lydia?
(a) fancies of becoming very wealthy and a landowner
(b) fancies of power and prestige
(c) fancies of romance and marriage
(d) fancies of rape and murder

4. What was the indication that Lydia could only just hold in check the water coming aboard through the holes shot in her hull?
(a) there was water on deck
(b) the men were tired of manning the pumps
(c) clear white water gushed from the pumps
(d) the ship sat lower in the water

5. How did Lady Barbara speak to Hornblower after they had kissed passionately?
(a) She used endearments her nurse had used to her as a child
(b) She pledged eternal love to him.
(c) She told him what had been on her heart for so long
(d) She spoke with embarrassment

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hornblower dread Bush would do if he discovered the romance between Hornblower and Lady Barbara?

2. What did Lady Barbara find it hard to believe?

3. Who comes aboard Lydia in a small craft to speak with Hornblower?

4. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?

5. What is secured on the deck of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?

(see the answer key)

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