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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 Hornblower been ordered to do with Lydia?
(a) use it to immmedately take Natividad
(b) hand it over to El Supremo
(c) sink it rather than surrender
(d) stay out of sight until arrival at the Gulf of Fonseca

2. What does Hornblower inform Lady Barbara about her brother, Arthur?
(a) that he has married back in England
(b) that he has come down with yellow fever
(c) that he was captured by the French
(d) that he has gained a single military victory in the war

3. What is secured on the deck of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?
(a) a loose cannon
(b) the ship's wheel
(c) the mizzenmast
(d) the foremast

4. How many months at sea were they without touching land?
(a) five
(b) seven and a half
(c) six
(d) seven

5. What did the burgoo the captain ate for breakfast consist of?
(a) dry bread crusts and milk
(b) a mixture of mashed biscuit crumbs and minced salt beef
(c) black extract of burnt bread
(d) rum and scones

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Bush injured during the battle with Natividad?

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

3. How far above the deck is the foremast gallant top?

4. When does the prosperous period of Hornblower's voyage conclude?

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

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