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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hornblower conclude Lydia has made perfect landfall?
(a) on the Gulf of Sequia
(b) on the coast of Nicaragua
(c) on the Gulf of Fonseca
(d) on the coast of Ecuador

2. Hornblower had been how many years at sea?
(a) 20
(b) 19
(c) 17
(d) 25

3. How was Hornblower enticed into a conversation?
(a) by being tempted to defend the actions of his crew
(b) by being asked a question about the present condition of the frigate
(c) by being asked a question about Sir Edward Pellew
(d) by being asked a question about the weather

4. How many decks did the Spanish ship Natividad have?
(a) four
(b) two
(c) three
(d) one

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does El Supremo plan to do?

2. What did Crespo do that shocked the Spanish sailing master and his mates?

3. What garments did Lady Barbara think suited Hornblower?

4. Who comes aboard Lydia in a small craft to speak with Hornblower?

5. What does Lydia sight after a few days ?

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