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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the wind dies, how does Lydia approach Natividad to resume battle?
(a) she wets her sails
(b) she waits for Natividad to approach her
(c) she waits for the wind to rise
(d) two of her boats tow her

2. What did the letter the Spaniard handed Hornblower contain?
(a) a congratualtion on Hornblower's success in sinking Natividad
(b) an invitation to drop anchor in Panama for repairs
(c) a formal prohibition for the Lydia to drop anchor in any port in Spanish America
(d) an invitation to a celebratory dinner ashore

3. Who was the first member of the crew to be publicly flogged?
(a) a red-headed Irishman who played the fiddle
(b) Hornblower's steward, Polwheal
(c) Lieutenant Samuel Simmonds
(d) Owen, a half-wit

4. What is a chief characteristic of Hornblower?
(a) arrogance
(b) grandiosity
(c) self-effacement
(d) timidity

5. Describe the Viceroy at Panama.
(a) a burly man with a commanding presence
(b) a combative man eager to quell the rebellion-
(c) an engaging man, more social than military
(d) a timid man, unready to commit forces to attack the rebellion

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Bush compare Hornblower?

2. What does Captain Hornblower do at the same time every morning?

3. How is Lydia damaged during the fierce sea battle with Natividad?

4. Where has Lady Barbara been moved to?

5. What had long been a dream of the British government?

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