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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Polwheal?
(a) a red-haired half-wit
(b) Hornblower's steward
(c) 1st lieutenant
(d) the ship surgeon

2. What did the flag that Natividad now flew look like?
(a) yellow with a blue star in the middle
(b) blue with a yellow star in the middle
(c) green with a yellow star in the middle
(d) black with a red star in the middle

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

4. What does Captain Hornblower do at the same time every morning?
(a) He drills his crew.
(b) He commands Lydia to beat to quarters.
(c) He takes to the quarter deck and paces for an hour.
(d) He climbs the foremast.

5. What had Hornblower been ordered to do with Lydia?
(a) stay out of sight until arrival at the Gulf of Fonseca
(b) hand it over to El Supremo
(c) use it to immmedately take Natividad
(d) sink it rather than surrender

Short Answer Questions

1. How many decks did the Spanish ship Natividad have?

2. With what country had Spain recently sided against England?

3. Where exactly in South America was Hornblower expected to open trade for England?

4. Why does Hornblower think he was selected for this mission?

5. What did Hornblower deplore about his body?

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