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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many dead British seamen are collected and interred to the sea?
(a) 12
(b) 24
(c) 25
(d) 14

2. During the repairs on the ship what is Hornblower's main concern?
(a) accounting for all the cannons
(b) the repairs to the cabin
(c) the lifting of the heavy spar that will serve as the jury mizzen
(d) preparing for renewed battle with Natividad

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

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

5. With what country had Spain recently sided against England?
(a) Germany
(b) Belgium
(c) Holland
(d) France

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first member of the crew to be publicly flogged?

2. What does Hornblower see on his way to the palace?

3. Which of the crew likes to rap the seamen with his rattan cane?

4. How many casualties did Lydia suffer in the battle with Natividad?

5. Where did Hornblower take Lydia to be repaired?

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