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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Hornblower take Lydia to be repaired?
(a) the isle of Coiba
(b) the isle of Canabra
(c) a hidden cove of Panama
(d) the isle of Rosita

2. What is the fate of Natividad?
(a) she is captured by Lydia
(b) she escapes into the night
(c) she goes up in flames, the sea swallowing her up
(d) she returns to El Supremo

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

4. What were the huts that Hornblower saw on his way to the palace made of?
(a) wood
(b) mud
(c) local volcanic stone
(d) palmettos

5. After sailing the coast, Lydia encounters rough weather and __________________. what does she do?
(a) shortens sail
(b) battens down the hatches
(c) continues on her journey
(d) throws anchor and the men go ashore

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Hornblower been ordered to do with Lydia?

2. Until Lydia had made harbor what was the favorite dish in the midshipman's berth?

3. Why does Hornblower think he was selected for this mission?

4. In the restocking of Lydia, what did Hernandez provide instead of flour?

5. What was the grim nemesis awaiting men with open wounds in those pre-antiseptic days?

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