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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After sailing the coast, Lydia encounters rough weather and __________________. what does she do?
(a) shortens sail
(b) throws anchor and the men go ashore
(c) continues on her journey
(d) battens down the hatches

2. Who is Brown?
(a) crewman
(b) master's mate
(c) coxswain
(d) botswain's mate

3. Who is the captain of Natividad?
(a) Cortez
(b) Crespo
(c) Manuel Hernandez
(d) El Supremo

4. What other communique was handed to Hornblower by the Spaniards who boarded Lydia?
(a) a letter with detailed plans on how to recapture Natividad
(b) a dinner invitation to come ashore and dine with Spanish officials
(c) a letter condemning Hornblower for handing Natividad to El Supremo
(d) a letter from Lady Barbara requesting return passage to England.

5. In the restocking of Lydia, what did Hernandez provide instead of flour?
(a) plantains
(b) bread
(c) hominy grits
(d) ground maize

Short Answer Questions

1. What are manned continuously after Lydia is damaged in battle with Natividad?

2. What did Crespo do that shocked the Spanish sailing master and his mates?

3. What did Hornblower deplore about his body?

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

5. What did Hornblower do when he didn't know how to respond to something someone said?

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