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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Lydia successful in taking Natividad?
(a) by hiding behind an island and taking Natividad by surprise
(b) by superior crew skills
(c) by Hornblower's talent as a captain
(d) by using her cannonades

2. What does Hernandez mean by "unenlightened" men?
(a) men who cannot read
(b) men who deny El Supremo's divinity
(c) non-religious men
(d) men who have never attended school

3. What does El Supremo plan to do?
(a) sail with an army to capture the capital of Nicaragua
(b) capture Lydia
(c) capture treasure ships
(d) visit England

4. How many guns does the H.M.S. Lydia have on board?
(a) 26
(b) 60
(c) 50
(d) 36

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The novel takes place during what war?

2. What did Hornblower deplore about his body?

3. Hornblower was ordered to form an alliance with whom in rebellion against Spain?

4. What did the flag that Natividad now flew look like?

5. What had Hornblower resolved to do on this voyage that he hadn't done previously?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the incident which took place in the village near where Lydia was anchored?

2. What was weighing heavily on Captain Hornblower's mind after 7 months at sea?

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Captain Hornblower's appearance?

8. What does El Supremo demand upon boarding Natividad and why is it meaningless?

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

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

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