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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Happy Return.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does El Supremo view his subjects?
(a) as his enemies
(b) as beasts
(c) as his children
(d) as loyal servants

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

3. What is Hornblower's destination after leaving El Supremo and his rag tag army in Nicaragua?
(a) Cape Horn
(b) Ecuador
(c) the pearl centers of Central America
(d) England

4. Hornblower would have gladly given a limb or his remaining hair in exchange for what?
(a) a new set of fine clother
(b) a ribbon and a star with which to dazzle Lady Barbara
(c) being promoted to admiral
(d) capturing a prize ship

5. What is the fate of Natividad?
(a) she goes up in flames, the sea swallowing her up
(b) she returns to El Supremo
(c) she is captured by Lydia
(d) she escapes into the night

Short Answer Questions

1. A how-many-gun salute does El Supremo demand he have on boarding Lydia?

2. Who was Galbraith?

3. What was the habit of Hornblower to do after he had taken the noon sights?

4. What did Sir Saumarez say Hornblower could do?

5. Where did Hornblower take Lydia to be repaired?

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