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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far above the deck is the foremast gallant top?
(a) 40' above the deck.
(b) 130' above the deck.
(c) 125' above the deck.
(d) 140' above the deck.

2. When does the prosperous period of Hornblower's voyage conclude?
(a) when Hornblower lands in Peru
(b) when Hornblower hands over Natividad to El Supremo
(c) when Hornblower admits defieat
(d) when Hornblower gives up his commission

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

4. Who was Galbraith?
(a) helmsman
(b) coxswain, originally from Ireland
(c) steward, originally from Wales
(d) 3rd Lieutenant originally from Scotland

5. What did Hornblower do when he didn't know how to respond to something someone said?
(a) He lied
(b) He agreed with whatever was said
(c) He cleared his throat with a "Ha-----h'm"
(d) He blushed

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

7. When would Hornblower be permitted to capture treasure ships in the Pacific?
(a) after the rebellion against Spain was successful
(b) after one month
(c) right before returning to England
(d) after he ship was repaired and fullly stocked with food

8. How many guns did the Natividad have on board?
(a) 40
(b) 36
(c) 50
(d) 46

9. What did Hornblower deplore about his body?
(a) his large nose
(b) his thin legs
(c) his pot belly
(d) his big feet

10. What did Crespo do that shocked the Spanish sailing master and his mates?
(a) He acted in such a way to make it appear he was a homosexual.
(b) He tossed the image of the Virgin and Child overboard.
(c) He spat on the deck.
(d) He ordered the Spanish sailing master to be flogged.

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

12. Until Lydia had made harbor what was the favorite dish in the midshipman's berth?
(a) canned goods
(b) rats
(c) stale bread
(d) fish

13. 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

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

15. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?
(a) Hornblower blowing his silver whistle
(b) a man on the foremast calling the order
(c) fear
(d) Hornblower's beat to quarters

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower see on his way to the palace?

2. Who is Gerard?

3. Why does Hornblower have the Spanish officers from Natividad shackled below on Lydia?

4. What does El Supremo want the two ships to do after Natividad is captured?

5. What does Hernandez mean by "unenlightened" men?

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