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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Hornblower take Lydia to be repaired?
(a) the isle of Rosita
(b) the isle of Canabra
(c) the isle of Coiba
(d) a hidden cove of Panama

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

3. Bush looked forward to what promotion because of his admirable actions on board Lydia?
(a) no promotion
(b) promotion to admiral
(c) promotion to Commander or the first lieutenant
(d) promotion to captain

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

5. What stopped Lady Barbara and Hornblower from continuing to kiss?
(a) Bush's entrance
(b) Girard's entrance
(c) Hebe's entrance
(d) the cry "Land Ho" was heard from the deck

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lydia sight after a few days ?

2. What was Hornblower wearing when the salutes were rolling round the bay?

3. When would Hornblower be permitted to capture treasure ships in the Pacific?

4. What does Hornblower see on his way to the palace?

5. How did Hornblower fear Gerard would view his romance with Lady Barbara?

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