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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. What was the grim nemesis awaiting men with open wounds in those pre-antiseptic days?
(a) tentanus
(b) amputation
(c) typhoid fever
(d) gangrene

2. Describe the Viceroy at Panama.
(a) an engaging man, more social than military
(b) a timid man, unready to commit forces to attack the rebellion
(c) a burly man with a commanding presence
(d) a combative man eager to quell the rebellion-

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

4. Why was time of utmost importance in repairing Lydia to sail home?
(a) Hornblower's crew were impatient to sail home to England
(b) Hornblower was falling in love with Lady Barbara and wanted to get home to his wife
(c) the heavy rains were due and would hinder repairs
(d) Hornblower had to prepare his ship for sailing before being discovered by the Spaniards

5. What features of the landscape do they always see when sailing along the coast?
(a) bananna trees
(b) volcanic peaks
(c) snow-peaked mountains
(d) pink sand beaches

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lydia and Natividad steer a collision course, what does Hornblower do unexpectedly?

2. What is the cockpit?

3. When Galbraith was dying, who did he think Lady Barbara was?

4. What is Hornblower's destination after leaving El Supremo and his rag tag army in Nicaragua?

5. Who accompanies Lady Barbara ?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Hornblower have to confess to the Spaniards?

2. What is Hornblower supposed to do before dealing with Natividad?

3. After being refused safe harbor at Panama, what does Hornblower do?

4. What does El Supremo hope to do with Natividad?

5. What is Hornblower's reaction at seeing El Supremo in chains on the Spanish lugger?

6. After having left Natividad in the hands of El Supremo's crew and proceeding toward the pearl islands what surprise was in store for Hornblower?

7. Who accompanies Lady Barbara?

8. Describe the condition of the crew of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?

9. What is Hornblower decked out in when he goes ashore at Panama?

10. Who seeks passage aboard Lydia and why?

(see the answer keys)

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