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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 deplore about his body?
(a) his pot belly
(b) his big feet
(c) his large nose
(d) his thin legs

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

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

4. What had Hornblower resolved to do on this voyage that he hadn't done previously?
(a) refrain from talkativeness and over-familiarity with the crew
(b) immediately punish any seaman who stepped out of line
(c) write daily in his ship's log
(d) drill the crew every day

5. The word was to be passed to whom about firing salutes etc.?
(a) Howell
(b) Mr. Marsh
(c) Bush
(d) Gerard

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the four raised fingers of the coxswain indicate?

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

3. What did the port officer come up the side of the ship to receive?

4. What was El Supremo dressed in when presented to Hornblower aboard the Spanish lugger?

5. What is the gaffe Lady Barbara makes which eases Hornblower's mind about her knowledge of ships and her intelligence?

(see the answer key)

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