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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the four raised fingers of the coxswain indicate?
(a) They indicated that the ship was ready to be boarded
(b) They indicated the presence of an Amiral in the boat and the necessity of a salute
(c) They indicated that a 21 gun salute should be made
(d) They indicated the presence of a captain in the boat and therefore a ceremony

2. How many casualties did Lydia suffer in the battle with Natividad?
(a) more than one third of her crew
(b) approximately one-quarter of her crew
(c) 45 seamen
(d) approximately one half of her crew

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

4. How did Lady Barbara speak to Hornblower after they had kissed passionately?
(a) She told him what had been on her heart for so long
(b) She used endearments her nurse had used to her as a child
(c) She pledged eternal love to him.
(d) She spoke with embarrassment

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hornblower call for the cutter?

2. After sailing the coast, Lydia encounters rough weather and __________________. what does she do?

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

4. What did every midnight show in the sky?

5. Where does Lady Barbara take up residence aboard Lydia, displacing the person who resided there before?

(see the answer key)

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