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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many guns did the Natividad have on board?
(a) 50
(b) 36
(c) 40
(d) 46

2. A how-many-gun salute does El Supremo demand he have on boarding Lydia?
(a) 19
(b) 23
(c) 21
(d) 20

3. Where did Hornblower take Lydia to be repaired?
(a) the isle of Rosita
(b) the isle of Canabra
(c) the isle of Coiba
(d) a hidden cove of Panama

4. During the repairs on the ship what is Hornblower's main concern?
(a) preparing for renewed battle with Natividad
(b) the lifting of the heavy spar that will serve as the jury mizzen
(c) accounting for all the cannons
(d) the repairs to the cabin

5. What did Hornblower do when he didn't know how to respond to something someone said?
(a) He cleared his throat with a "Ha-----h'm"
(b) He blushed
(c) He lied
(d) He agreed with whatever was said

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What other communique was handed to Hornblower by the Spaniards who boarded Lydia?

3. How many guns does the H.M.S. Lydia have on board?

4. Who accompanies Lady Barbara ?

5. What did the letter the Spaniard handed Hornblower contain?

(see the answer key)

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