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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Gerard?
(a) the 3rd Lieutenant
(b) the half wit coxswain
(c) the cook
(d) the handsome womanizing gunner

2. What does Hornblower order the surgeon to give to the wounded men?
(a) whiskey and bread
(b) laudanum and rum
(c) morphine
(d) tea and scones

3. How many casualties did Lydia suffer in the battle with Natividad?
(a) 45 seamen
(b) more than one third of her crew
(c) approximately one half of her crew
(d) approximately one-quarter of her crew

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

5. Who died after having both legs smashed below the knees?
(a) Gerard
(b) Sullivan
(c) Galbraith
(d) Howell

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gerard?

2. Who comes aboard Lydia in a small craft to speak with Hornblower?

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

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

5. What did Hornblower feel bred mutiny?

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