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

2. Where has Lady Barbara been moved to?
(a) Gerard's cabin
(b) Bush's cabin
(c) Hornblower's cabin again
(d) the orlop deck

3. How long ago had Hornblower filled his storerooms and water barrels?
(a) a fortnight ago
(b) six weeks ago
(c) a month ago
(d) seven weeks ago

4. What operation do Hornblower, Laurie and Lady Barbara have to perform on Williams?
(a) amputate his arm
(b) amputate his leg
(c) remove a splinter from his chest
(d) remove a splinter from his arm

5. What does Hornblower order the surgeon to give to the wounded men?
(a) morphine
(b) laudanum and rum
(c) tea and scones
(d) whiskey and bread

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Until Lydia had made harbor what was the favorite dish in the midshipman's berth?

3. What does El Supremo plan to do?

4. What does Hornblower inform Lady Barbara about her brother, Arthur?

5. How many guns does Natividad have on board?

(see the answer key)

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