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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) gave them a talk on loyalty to the Crown
(b) thank them for their loyal service
(c) remind them they had had seven months of heavy drilling
(d) send them to breakfast to have full bellies going into action

2. How fast does Lydia travel in light airs?
(a) 6 knots
(b) 3 knots
(c) 4 knots
(d) 2 knots

3. Hornblower was ordered to form an alliance with whom in rebellion against Spain?
(a) Vice Admiral Don Cristobal de Crespo
(b) Ship Captain Andrade
(c) Don Julian Alvarado
(d) the Spaniards

4. How many guns did the Natividad have on board?
(a) 36
(b) 40
(c) 46
(d) 50

5. What does Hornblower inform Lady Barbara about her brother, Arthur?
(a) that he was captured by the French
(b) that he has gained a single military victory in the war
(c) that he has come down with yellow fever
(d) that he has married back in England

Short Answer Questions

1. What shocked Hornblower about the way the Spaniards treated El Supremo?

2. Where did Hornblower take Lydia to be repaired?

3. How many decks did the Spanish ship Natividad have?

4. What was the chief fear Hornblower had going into battle?

5. When does the prosperous period of Hornblower's voyage conclude?

(see the answer key)

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