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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 is Hornblower's destination after leaving El Supremo and his rag tag army in Nicaragua?
(a) Cape Horn
(b) Ecuador
(c) the pearl centers of Central America
(d) England

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 English king
(c) the Rear Admiral commanding the Leeward Islands
(d) the Admiral of the Gulf of Fonseca

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

4. Why was it so hot in the little bay where Lydia dropped anchor?
(a) it wasn't that hot , the crew was just used to being at sea
(b) the lofty mountains all about cut off the wind
(c) it was the bay of a tropical island
(d) it was the summer season

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what country had Spain recently sided against England?

2. How do El Supremos' officers quell the crew after they take over Natividad?

3. Who replaced Hankey, the surgeon who died before the novel opened?

4. What did Hornblower order done when the crew became depressed and discouraged?

5. What does Hornblower announce to the Spanish politicians after he admits fomenting revolution and delivering Natividad to El Supremo?

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