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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 did Hornblower do upon sighting land?
(a) called the crew to the quarterdeck to celebrate with rum
(b) dressed in his best finery
(c) ordered a beat to quarters
(d) wrote a letter to the admiralty

2. What was irksome to the Spanish officer after he had denied Lydia's dropping anchor on the Spanish Main?
(a) Hornblower's putting down Spanish America
(b) Hornblower's downcast countenance
(c) Hornblower's friendly, cavalier dismissal
(d) Hornblower's nasty words

3. How many guns does the H.M.S. Lydia have on board?
(a) 36
(b) 50
(c) 60
(d) 26

4. How does El Supremo view his subjects?
(a) as his children
(b) as beasts
(c) as his enemies
(d) as loyal servants

5. What did Crespo do that shocked the Spanish sailing master and his mates?
(a) He spat on the deck.
(b) He ordered the Spanish sailing master to be flogged.
(c) He acted in such a way to make it appear he was a homosexual.
(d) He tossed the image of the Virgin and Child overboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cockpit?

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

3. What does Hernandez mean by "unenlightened" men?

4. How would you describe the physical appearance of El Supremo?

5. What did Hornblower compare the cockpit to?

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