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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 the flag that Natividad now flew look like?
(a) blue with a yellow star in the middle
(b) yellow with a blue star in the middle
(c) black with a red star in the middle
(d) green with a yellow star in the middle

2. It was Hornblower's duty to do what now?
(a) to raise a toast to the King
(b) to wine and dine his crew
(c) to call upon the governor
(d) to thank Sir Saumarez for his kindness

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

4. Who is Brown?
(a) botswain's mate
(b) crewman
(c) coxswain
(d) master's mate

5. What request did Hornblower make of El Supremo?
(a) to sail with him to Panama
(b) to come to dinner aboard the Lydia
(c) to re-stock Lydia with food, water and other necessities
(d) to untie the "unenlightened" men he had staked in the sun

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the huts that Hornblower saw on his way to the palace made of?

2. When would Hornblower be permitted to capture treasure ships in the Pacific?

3. What did Hornblower dread Bush would do if he discovered the romance between Hornblower and Lady Barbara?

4. What was the grim nemesis awaiting men with open wounds in those pre-antiseptic days?

5. What does El Supremo plan to do?

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