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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Lydia could be beached for the carpenters to work on her bottom what had to be done?
(a) Lydia must be lightened
(b) different crewmen had to be assigned to the various repair jobs
(c) the depth of the water had to be tested
(d) the crew had to be well-fed

2. What card game did Hornblower like to play?
(a) whist
(b) bridge
(c) poker
(d) canasta

3. What had Hornblower resolved to do on this voyage that he hadn't done previously?
(a) write daily in his ship's log
(b) refrain from talkativeness and over-familiarity with the crew
(c) drill the crew every day
(d) immediately punish any seaman who stepped out of line

4. How was Hornblower enticed into a conversation?
(a) by being asked a question about Sir Edward Pellew
(b) by being tempted to defend the actions of his crew
(c) by being asked a question about the weather
(d) by being asked a question about the present condition of the frigate

5. What comment did Lady Barbara make about Hornblower's hands?
(a) She said they were strong
(b) SHe said they were the hands of a musician
(c) She said they were manly
(d) She said they were beautiful

Short Answer Questions

1. How far above the deck is the foremast gallant top?

2. Where could Hornblower replenish his supplies on the voyage home to England?

3. Why was time of utmost importance in repairing Lydia to sail home?

4. What was El Supremo dressed in when presented to Hornblower aboard the Spanish lugger?

5. What is a chief characteristic of Hornblower?

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