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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?
(a) Hornblower blowing his silver whistle
(b) a man on the foremast calling the order
(c) Hornblower's beat to quarters
(d) fear

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

3. How is Lydia successful in taking Natividad?
(a) by hiding behind an island and taking Natividad by surprise
(b) by Hornblower's talent as a captain
(c) by superior crew skills
(d) by using her cannonades

4. Who was Galbraith?
(a) steward, originally from Wales
(b) helmsman
(c) 3rd Lieutenant originally from Scotland
(d) coxswain, originally from Ireland

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does El Supremo view his subjects?

3. What did Hornblower deplore about his body?

4. What had Hornblower been ordered to do with Lydia?

5. What does Hornblower see on his way to the palace?

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