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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. In the restocking of Lydia, what did Hernandez provide instead of flour?
(a) bread
(b) ground maize
(c) plantains
(d) hominy grits

2. What had Hornblower resolved to do on this voyage that he hadn't done previously?
(a) refrain from talkativeness and over-familiarity with the crew
(b) immediately punish any seaman who stepped out of line
(c) drill the crew every day
(d) write daily in his ship's log

3. What were the huts that Hornblower saw on his way to the palace made of?
(a) mud
(b) local volcanic stone
(c) palmettos
(d) wood

4. The novel takes place during what war?
(a) the War of 1812
(b) the French Revolution
(c) Napoleonic War between France and England
(d) the Seven Years' War

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Hornblower do upon sighting land?

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

5. How does El Supremo view his subjects?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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 does Hornblower do when he is told Natividad is approaching?

5. Describe Captain Hornblower's appearance?

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

7. Describe Lydia, the ship Hornblower was a captain of.

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

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

10. What is the strategy Hornblower devises to capture Natividad, though it is larger and has more guns than the Lydia has?

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