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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what country had Spain recently sided against England?
(a) France
(b) Holland
(c) Belgium
(d) Germany

2. What does Hornblower see on his way to the palace?
(a) a herd of wild boar
(b) strange exotic foliage
(c) dead and near-dead men shackled in the sun
(d) a native wedding procession

3. How far above the deck is the foremast gallant top?
(a) 130' above the deck.
(b) 125' above the deck.
(c) 140' above the deck.
(d) 40' above the deck.

4. What does El Supremo want the two ships to do after Natividad is captured?
(a) sail as a fleet, capture La Libertad then all Nicaragua
(b) sail to Spain to fight a rebellion against Spain
(c) sail to Peru and confer about future maneuvers
(d) capture treasure ships together and split the treasure

5. How does El Supremo view his subjects?
(a) as loyal servants
(b) as his enemies
(c) as his children
(d) as beasts

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom should Hornblower open communication to receive further orders as soon as it was convenient?

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

3. What did Hornblower do when he didn't know how to respond to something someone said?

4. A how-many-gun salute does El Supremo demand he have on boarding Lydia?

5. What were the huts that Hornblower saw on his way to the palace made of?

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