5. Bush looked forward to what promotion because of his admirable actions on board Lydia?
(a) promotion to admiral
(b) promotion to captain
(c) promotion to Commander or the first lieutenant
(d) no promotion

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

7. Where did Hornblower take Lydia to be repaired?
(a) the isle of Coiba
(b) a hidden cove of Panama
(c) the isle of Canabra
(d) the isle of Rosita

8. What does Hornblower announce to the Spanish politicians after he admits fomenting revolution and delivering Natividad to El Supremo?
(a) that he will sail immediately for England
(b) he will call on the Spanish governor at Panama and seek to destroy or capture Natividad
(c) admits he was foolish in siding with such a madman as El Supremo under any circumstance
(d) that he continue fomenting revolution against Spain

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

10. Who accompanies Lady Barbara ?
(a) Margaret, her sister
(b) Hebe, her lascivious handmaid
(c) Carmen, her South American girlfriend
(d) Herbert, her native servant

11. What other communique was handed to Hornblower by the Spaniards who boarded Lydia?
(a) a letter with detailed plans on how to recapture Natividad
(b) a dinner invitation to come ashore and dine with Spanish officials
(c) a letter condemning Hornblower for handing Natividad to El Supremo
(d) a letter from Lady Barbara requesting return passage to England.

12. Why was it so hot in the little bay where Lydia dropped anchor?
(a) it was the summer season
(b) the lofty mountains all about cut off the wind
(c) it wasn't that hot , the crew was just used to being at sea
(d) it was the bay of a tropical island

13. What is secured on the deck of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?
(a) the foremast
(b) a loose cannon
(c) the mizzenmast
(d) the ship's wheel

14. What difficulty does Hornblower encounter after his visit with the Viceroy and his return to Lydia?
(a) The anchor is heavily fouled.
(b) Lady Barbara hung her underwear on deck to dry
(c) He finds out Hebe, Lady Barbara's maid, is a prostitute
(d) His men became drunk during his absence

15. How is Lydia damaged during the fierce sea battle with Natividad?
(a) the steering wheel is blown away by a cannon
(b) Lydia is totally dismasted, unable to be repaired
(c) Her foremast is dismasted and her carronades are damaged
(d) Her mizzenmast is gone taking the top gallant mast with it while she drags wreckage alongside