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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Happy Return.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was it so hot in the little bay where Lydia dropped anchor?
(a) it was the summer season
(b) it was the bay of a tropical island
(c) it wasn't that hot , the crew was just used to being at sea
(d) the lofty mountains all about cut off the wind

2. How long after sighting the Horn had Hornblower brought Lydia to her destination?
(a) 3 months
(b) six weeks
(c) seven months
(d) seven weeks

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

4. Describe Maria, Hornblower's wife's complexion?
(a) Maria's complexion was fair with pink cheeks.
(b) Maria's complexion had a tendency to have spots
(c) Maria's complexion was swarthy
(d) Maria's complexion was ruddy like a red-headed Irish woman.

5. With whom should Hornblower open communication to receive further orders as soon as it was convenient?
(a) the Rear Admiral commanding the Leeward Islands
(b) the English king
(c) the Admiral of the Gulf of Fonseca
(d) the captain of a nearby British ship

Short Answer Questions

1. Among all the ships in the harbor of St. Helena there were Indiamem and what others?

2. Who is Polwheal?

3. What does Hornblower inform Lady Barbara about her brother, Arthur?

4. How was Hornblower enticed into a conversation?

5. What is the fate of Natividad?

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