Beat to Quarters Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why did Hornblower call for the cutter? (from The Happy Return)

Hornblower wanted the cutter to take him to the Admiral

Hornblower wanted to be seen on the cutter by the other ships

Hornblower wanted the cutter to take him ashore

Hornblower wanted the cutter to tour the harbor

2.

What is the gaffe Lady Barbara makes which eases Hornblower's mind about her knowledge of ships and her intelligence? (from The Unprosperous Voyage)

Lady Barbara doesn't know what a coxswain is.

Lady Barbara doesn't know what a foremast is.

Lady Barbara refers to the deck of her cabin as the "floor".

Lady Barbara doesn't know what "Beat to Quarters" means

3.

What is Hornblower ordered to do by the Spanish emmissaries? (from The Unprosperous Voyage)

to enjoy his quest for prize ships

to return to England at the first opportunity

to desist in helping El Supremo and to suppress rebellion

to accompany them to Panama for further orders

4.

What did the port officer come up the side of the ship to receive? (from The Happy Return)

the certificate of the port of original departure

the certificate stating the contents of the ship

the certificate of the absence of infectious disease on board

the bill of lading

5.

How did Sir Saumarez react upon hearing of Lydia's sinking of Natividad? (from The Happy Return)

there was a hint of envy in his manner

there was a glimmer of hope in his eyes

a sigh of boredom escaped him

there was a gleam of approval in his eyes

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