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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would you describe the physical appearance of El Supremo?
(a) a swarthy, tanned wild-looking man
(b) a large man with greying hair
(c) a thin, intellectual-looking man who was balding
(d) a small, unimpressive man with lank black hair

2. How many guns does Natividad have on board?
(a) 36
(b) 40
(c) 46
(d) 50

3. What does Hernandez mean by "unenlightened" men?
(a) men who cannot read
(b) men who deny El Supremo's divinity
(c) men who have never attended school
(d) non-religious men

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?

2. Where does Hornblower conclude Lydia has made perfect landfall?

3. What card game did Hornblower like to play?

4. Who was Galbraith?

5. How does El Supremo view his subjects?

(see the answer key)

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