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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 Gerard?
(a) the ship's surgeon
(b) 2nd lieutenant
(c) steward
(d) warrant officer

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

3. Hornblower was ordered to form an alliance with whom in rebellion against Spain?
(a) Vice Admiral Don Cristobal de Crespo
(b) Don Julian Alvarado
(c) Ship Captain Andrade
(d) the Spaniards

4. When would Hornblower be permitted to capture treasure ships in the Pacific?
(a) after one month
(b) right before returning to England
(c) after he ship was repaired and fullly stocked with food
(d) after the rebellion against Spain was successful

5. Who comes aboard Lydia in a small craft to speak with Hornblower?
(a) Manuel Hernandez
(b) Hernandez Lopez
(c) Don Juan
(d) El Suprempo

Short Answer Questions

1. In the restocking of Lydia, what did Hernandez provide instead of flour?

2. Who is Polwheal?

3. How did the British Admiralty want to use the Spanish possessions?

4. What did Hornblower deplore about his body?

5. What does Captain Hornblower do at the same time every morning?

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