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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 many months at sea were they without touching land?
(a) five
(b) seven and a half
(c) six
(d) seven

2. What did the burgoo the captain ate for breakfast consist of?
(a) a mixture of mashed biscuit crumbs and minced salt beef
(b) rum and scones
(c) black extract of burnt bread
(d) dry bread crusts and milk

3. How fast does Lydia travel in light airs?
(a) 6 knots
(b) 3 knots
(c) 4 knots
(d) 2 knots

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

5. What did Hornblower feel bred mutiny?
(a) a long period of rough seas
(b) lack of food
(c) long, idle days
(d) boredom

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Polwheal?

3. What request did Hornblower make of El Supremo?

4. How many British casualties are there during the capturing of Natividad?

5. What did Hornblower do upon sighting land?

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