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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had long been a dream of the British government?
(a) becoming the most powerful country in the world
(b) establishing colonies in South America
(c) having better ships and seamen than any other country
(d) starting a rebellion in the Spanish American colonies

2. What did Lady Barbara say they needed in the cockpit?
(a) prayer
(b) fresh air
(c) warm food for the wounded
(d) sterilized surgical instruments

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

4. Until Lydia had made harbor what was the favorite dish in the midshipman's berth?
(a) fish
(b) canned goods
(c) stale bread
(d) rats

5. Where exactly in South America was Hornblower expected to open trade for England?
(a) in Peru
(b) in the whole west coast of South America
(c) across the Isthmus of Darien
(d) in Ecuador

Short Answer Questions

1. Who died after having both legs smashed below the knees?

2. How is Lydia damaged during the fierce sea battle with Natividad?

3. When the wind dies, how does Lydia approach Natividad to resume battle?

4. How is Lydia successful in taking Natividad?

5. What difficulty does Hornblower encounter after his visit with the Viceroy and his return to Lydia?

(see the answer key)

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