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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bush looked forward to what promotion because of his admirable actions on board Lydia?
(a) promotion to admiral
(b) promotion to Commander or the first lieutenant
(c) promotion to captain
(d) no promotion

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

3. How many British casualties are there during the capturing of Natividad?
(a) not one
(b) three
(c) two
(d) four

4. With what country had Spain recently sided against England?
(a) Holland
(b) Germany
(c) Belgium
(d) France

5. What other communique was handed to Hornblower by the Spaniards who boarded Lydia?
(a) a letter from Lady Barbara requesting return passage to England.
(b) a dinner invitation to come ashore and dine with Spanish officials
(c) a letter with detailed plans on how to recapture Natividad
(d) a letter condemning Hornblower for handing Natividad to El Supremo

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 is secured on the deck of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?

4. 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?

5. How many months at sea were they without touching land?

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