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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hornblower had been how many years at sea?
(a) 20
(b) 19
(c) 17
(d) 25

2. What does Hornblower see on his way to the palace?
(a) a native wedding procession
(b) dead and near-dead men shackled in the sun
(c) a herd of wild boar
(d) strange exotic foliage

3. What is the cockpit?
(a) the area where the pumps are located
(b) the surgeon's area
(c) the cook's area
(d) the area where the coxswain resides

4. 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) battens down the hatches
(d) continues on her journey

5. What does Captain Hornblower do on the same day Lady Barbara invited him to breakfast?
(a) He takes a small boat to shore to investigate the terrain
(b) He invites Lady Barbara and some officers to dinner and cards
(c) He writes a long thank-you letter to Lady Barbara
(d) He goes to bed early , exhausted by his encounter with Lady Barbara

Short Answer Questions

1. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?

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

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

4. Where does Hornblower conclude Lydia has made perfect landfall?

5. What did the burgoo the captain ate for breakfast consist of?

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