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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hornblower conclude Lydia has made perfect landfall?
(a) on the Gulf of Fonseca
(b) on the coast of Ecuador
(c) on the coast of Nicaragua
(d) on the Gulf of Sequia

2. What had Hornblower remembered to do for his crew before sending them into action?
(a) remind them they had had seven months of heavy drilling
(b) thank them for their loyal service
(c) gave them a talk on loyalty to the Crown
(d) send them to breakfast to have full bellies going into action

3. When the wind dies, how does Lydia approach Natividad to resume battle?
(a) she waits for Natividad to approach her
(b) she wets her sails
(c) two of her boats tow her
(d) she waits for the wind to rise

4. Who replaced Hankey, the surgeon who died before the novel opened?
(a) Laurie
(b) Harper
(c) Dauson
(d) Whipple

5. What are manned continuously after Lydia is damaged in battle with Natividad?
(a) the carronnades
(b) the chain pumps
(c) the night watches
(d) the watches over the wounded

Short Answer Questions

1. What had long been a dream of the British government?

2. Who is Polwheal?

3. How many decks did the Spanish ship Natividad have?

4. How do El Supremos' officers quell the crew after they take over Natividad?

5. What request did Hornblower make of El Supremo?

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