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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 could the Wellesley family do to Hornblower if he seduced or offended Lady Barbara?
(a) exile him to a remote island
(b) put him in prison
(c) snatch his command from him and court-martial him
(d) have him hanged

2. Describe Maria, Hornblower's wife's complexion?
(a) Maria's complexion was fair with pink cheeks.
(b) Maria's complexion was ruddy like a red-headed Irish woman.
(c) Maria's complexion was swarthy
(d) Maria's complexion had a tendency to have spots

3. How many casualties did Lydia suffer in the battle with Natividad?
(a) approximately one-quarter of her crew
(b) approximately one half of her crew
(c) 45 seamen
(d) more than one third of her crew

4. What does Hornblower do when the Natividad is first sighted?
(a) unconcernedly asks some officers to dinner and plays cards
(b) hoists the sails
(c) fires the cannonades at Natividad
(d) calls a beat to quarters

5. What caused the Lydia to gain speed?
(a) the crew's eagerness to reach England
(b) the high seas
(c) the fair weather
(d) the westerly trade winds

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years did Sir James Saumarez spend in continuous warfare?

2. What are manned continuously after Lydia is damaged in battle with Natividad?

3. What did Crystal do to raise the wind because of Lady Barbara's eagerness to reach St. Helena?

4. What garments did Lady Barbara think suited Hornblower?

5. Describe Lady Barbara.

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