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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long after sighting the Horn had Hornblower brought Lydia to her destination?
(a) seven weeks
(b) seven months
(c) six weeks
(d) 3 months

2. What was coming down in the track of the sun to meet Lydia?
(a) the eastern spring
(b) the northern spring
(c) the northern autumn
(d) the western spring

3. After sailing the coast, Lydia encounters rough weather and __________________. what does she do?
(a) throws anchor and the men go ashore
(b) battens down the hatches
(c) continues on her journey
(d) shortens sail

4. What did Lady Barbara think was an occasion meriting some mild celebration?
(a) crossing the Equator
(b) dropping anchor at an island off the coast of Chile
(c) her birthday
(d) rounding Cape Horn

5. Why did Hornblower call for the cutter?
(a) Hornblower wanted the cutter to take him to the Admiral
(b) Hornblower wanted to be seen on the cutter by the other ships
(c) Hornblower wanted the cutter to take him ashore
(d) Hornblower wanted the cutter to tour the harbor

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Lady Barbara been moved to?

2. What does Hornblower do when the Natividad is first sighted?

3. What does Hornblower learn from the communiques handed him by the men who come aboard?

4. How did Lady Barbara speak to Hornblower after they had kissed passionately?

5. What had Hornblower not used once in a week?

(see the answer key)

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