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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) 36
(b) 46
(c) 40
(d) 50

2. Bush looked forward to what promotion because of his admirable actions on board Lydia?
(a) promotion to captain
(b) no promotion
(c) promotion to admiral
(d) promotion to Commander or the first lieutenant

3. What card game did Hornblower like to play?
(a) canasta
(b) poker
(c) bridge
(d) whist

4. In the restocking of Lydia, what did Hernandez provide instead of flour?
(a) ground maize
(b) hominy grits
(c) bread
(d) plantains

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Galbraith was dying, who did he think Lady Barbara was?

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

3. What had Hornblower remembered to do for his crew before sending them into action?

4. What did C.S. Forester compare the crew to now that they knew they were homeward bound?

5. What had Hornblower resolved to do on this voyage that he hadn't done previously?

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