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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 did Crespo do that shocked the Spanish sailing master and his mates?
(a) He ordered the Spanish sailing master to be flogged.
(b) He spat on the deck.
(c) He acted in such a way to make it appear he was a homosexual.
(d) He tossed the image of the Virgin and Child overboard.

2. When Lydia and Natividad steer a collision course, what does Hornblower do unexpectedly?
(a) veers to leeward, yielding the weather gauge
(b) calls his officers together to confer on what's best to do
(c) retreats to a safe distance away to plan his next move
(d) raises a white flag of truce

3. Bush looked forward to what promotion because of his admirable actions on board Lydia?
(a) no promotion
(b) promotion to Commander or the first lieutenant
(c) promotion to admiral
(d) promotion to captain

4. What was Hornblower wearing when the salutes were rolling round the bay?
(a) his daily Naval attair
(b) shabby full dress
(c) his skivvies
(d) elaborate full dress

5. Polwheal asks Lady Barbara if she would like beef or what for dinner?
(a) fish
(b) pork
(c) lamb
(d) chicken

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What stopped Lady Barbara and Hornblower from continuing to kiss?

3. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?

4. How many guns does the H.M.S. Lydia have on board?

5. Among all the ships in the harbor of St. Helena there were Indiamem and what others?

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