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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 made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?
(a) Hornblower blowing his silver whistle
(b) fear
(c) a man on the foremast calling the order
(d) Hornblower's beat to quarters

2. What did Hornblower deplore about his body?
(a) his pot belly
(b) his thin legs
(c) his large nose
(d) his big feet

3. During the repairs on the ship what is Hornblower's main concern?
(a) the repairs to the cabin
(b) the lifting of the heavy spar that will serve as the jury mizzen
(c) preparing for renewed battle with Natividad
(d) accounting for all the cannons

4. Describe Lady Manningtree.
(a) She's an elegant, slender older woman
(b) She's short and fat.
(c) She's tall and aristocratic
(d) She's of medium build and pretty

5. What did Hornblower order done when the crew became depressed and discouraged?
(a) ordered them to pray
(b) ordered the red-haired Sullivan to play the fiddle and the men to dance
(c) ordered them to sing sea shanties
(d) ordered them to take a meal

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do when the Natividad is first sighted?

2. Who was Lady Manningtree?

3. Hornblower had been how many years at sea?

4. How did Lady Barbara react when Hornblower refused her further advances?

5. Although Hornblower is reluctant to take Lady Barbara aboard Lydia, and instantly dislikes her, why does he agree to let her seek passage home aboard his ship?

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