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

2. What was the reaction of the Spanish officer who came aboard the Lydia?
(a) curiosity and admiration
(b) anger and impatience
(c) fear and cowardice
(d) pride and intolerance

3. When Hornblower sights Natividad in the heavy weather, where does he send Wellesley for safety?
(a) to the surgeon's cabin
(b) to Lieutenant Bush's cabin
(c) below to the cable tier
(d) to the cockpit

4. 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 letter from Lady Barbara requesting return passage to England.
(c) a dinner invitation to come ashore and dine with Spanish officials
(d) a letter condemning Hornblower for handing Natividad to El Supremo

5. What operation do Hornblower, Laurie and Lady Barbara have to perform on Williams?
(a) amputate his arm
(b) remove a splinter from his arm
(c) amputate his leg
(d) remove a splinter from his chest

Short Answer Questions

1. What shocked Hornblower about the way the Spaniards treated El Supremo?

2. How long ago had Hornblower filled his storerooms and water barrels?

3. What had Hornblower remembered to do for his crew before sending them into action?

4. What does Hornblower learn from the communiques handed him by the men who come aboard?

5. What difficulty does Hornblower encounter after his visit with the Viceroy and his return to Lydia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hornblower forced to due in order to close in on Natividad when there is no wind for the sails?

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

3. Who seeks passage aboard Lydia and why?

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

5. What is Hornblower instructed to do by the Spanish officers who boarded Lydia?

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

7. What is Lady Barbara wearing when she boards Lydia?

8. Why does Hornblower allow Lady Barbara to seek passage on Lydia, though he dislikes her and feels Lydia is no place for a woman?

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

10. Who accompanies Lady Barbara?

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