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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 was the chief fear Hornblower had going into battle?
(a) mutilation
(b) never being able to return home
(c) dying
(d) losing the respect of his officers

2. With whom should Hornblower open communication to receive further orders as soon as it was convenient?
(a) the captain of a nearby British ship
(b) the Admiral of the Gulf of Fonseca
(c) the Rear Admiral commanding the Leeward Islands
(d) the English king

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

4. How long after sighting the Horn had Hornblower brought Lydia to her destination?
(a) seven months
(b) 3 months
(c) six weeks
(d) seven weeks

5. What did Hornblower order done when the crew became depressed and discouraged?
(a) ordered them to take a meal
(b) ordered them to sing sea shanties
(c) ordered them to pray
(d) ordered the red-haired Sullivan to play the fiddle and the men to dance

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did the flag that Natividad now flew look like?

4. What operation do Hornblower, Laurie and Lady Barbara have to perform on Williams?

5. Who is the captain of Natividad?

(see the answer key)

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