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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective does Bush use to describe Hornblower?
(a) unfriendly
(b) proud
(c) shy
(d) intellectual

2. Describe Lady Barbara.
(a) She is a delicate blond, not wanting to get her hands dirty or soil her clothes
(b) She is short, dark-haired , plump and fair with pink cheeks
(c) She is a red-head with a fiery temper
(d) She is 27, tanned and from an influential English family

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-quarter of her crew
(d) approximately one half of her crew

4. What is the cockpit?
(a) the area where the pumps are located
(b) the area where the coxswain resides
(c) the cook's area
(d) the surgeon's area

5. How would you describe the physical appearance of El Supremo?
(a) a thin, intellectual-looking man who was balding
(b) a swarthy, tanned wild-looking man
(c) a small, unimpressive man with lank black hair
(d) a large man with greying hair

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the fate of Natividad?

2. How is Lydia successful in taking Natividad?

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

4. What features of the landscape do they always see when sailing along the coast?

5. Describe Maria, Hornblower's wife's physique?

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