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

2. What was the indication that Lydia could only just hold in check the water coming aboard through the holes shot in her hull?
(a) there was water on deck
(b) the men were tired of manning the pumps
(c) clear white water gushed from the pumps
(d) the ship sat lower in the water

3. When would Hornblower be permitted to capture treasure ships in the Pacific?
(a) after he ship was repaired and fullly stocked with food
(b) right before returning to England
(c) after the rebellion against Spain was successful
(d) after one month

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

5. Why was time of utmost importance in repairing Lydia to sail home?
(a) Hornblower was falling in love with Lady Barbara and wanted to get home to his wife
(b) Hornblower had to prepare his ship for sailing before being discovered by the Spaniards
(c) Hornblower's crew were impatient to sail home to England
(d) the heavy rains were due and would hinder repairs

Short Answer Questions

1. What habit had Lady Barbara acquired in her forced loneliness?

2. How many guns does the H.M.S. Lydia have on board?

3. How many British casualties are there during the capturing of Natividad?

4. With whom should Hornblower open communication to receive further orders as soon as it was convenient?

5. How many guns did the Natividad have on board?

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