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

5. Hornblower was ordered to form an alliance with whom in rebellion against Spain?
(a) Don Julian Alvarado
(b) the Spaniards
(c) Vice Admiral Don Cristobal de Crespo
(d) Ship Captain Andrade

Short Answer Questions

1. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?

2. With whom should Hornblower open communication to receive further orders as soon as it was convenient?

3. With what country had Spain recently sided against England?

4. What was the only land Hornblower had had a glimpse of during the seven-month voyage?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hornblower see on his way to El Supremo's palace?

2. What is the stragegy that El Supremo lays out to Hornblower about conquest?

3. Why do you think it was a wise decision of Hornblower not to get familiar with his lieutenants and to remain aloof and close-mouthed?

4. Which supplies was Lydia out of or low on after seven months at sea?

5. Hornblower is not close to any of the crew under him and neither is El Supremo close to his men. What are some of the differences between Hornblower's relationship with his men and the behavior El Supremo exhbits toward his men?

6. Name three of the officers of H.M.S. Lydia and their ranks.

7. Describe Alvarado whom Hornblower was ordered to help in a rebellion against Spain?

8. What appears on the beach the morning after Hornblower's visit to El Supremo's palace?

9. What are some of the insults Hornblower disregards in order to accomplish his goals?

10. What was Captain Hornblower ordered to do by the British admiralty?

(see the answer keys)

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