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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Unprosperous Voyage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Hornblower remembered to do for his crew before sending them into action?
(a) send them to breakfast to have full bellies going into action
(b) remind them they had had seven months of heavy drilling
(c) thank them for their loyal service
(d) gave them a talk on loyalty to the Crown

2. How is Bush injured during the battle with Natividad?
(a) both his legs are smashed below the knees
(b) one of his arms is blown off
(c) his forehead is cut by a falling block
(d) his eye is put out by a flying splinter

3. What was El Supremo dressed in when presented to Hornblower aboard the Spanish lugger?
(a) an old Spanish uniform
(b) dirty rags
(c) he was naked
(d) his finest regalia

4. Who is Polwheal?
(a) 1st lieutenant
(b) Hornblower's steward
(c) a red-haired half-wit
(d) the ship surgeon

5. How many guns does Natividad have on board?
(a) 40
(b) 36
(c) 50
(d) 46

Short Answer Questions

1. Who replaced Hankey, the surgeon who died before the novel opened?

2. How many guns did the Natividad have on board?

3. What did Hornblower feel bred mutiny?

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

5. What are manned continuously after Lydia is damaged in battle with Natividad?

(see the answer key)

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