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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 could Lydia not hope to survive in her present condition?
(a) another seven months at sea
(b) the storms of Cape Horn
(c) another sea battle
(d) an attack by pirates

2. What was irksome to the Spanish officer after he had denied Lydia's dropping anchor on the Spanish Main?
(a) Hornblower's friendly, cavalier dismissal
(b) Hornblower's nasty words
(c) Hornblower's putting down Spanish America
(d) Hornblower's downcast countenance

3. How was Hornblower enticed into a conversation?
(a) by being tempted to defend the actions of his crew
(b) by being asked a question about the weather
(c) by being asked a question about Sir Edward Pellew
(d) by being asked a question about the present condition of the frigate

4. What did Lady Barbara find it hard to believe?
(a) that Spain was now the ally of England
(b) that men had ever succeeded in sailing a ship westward round the Horn
(c) that Lydia was finally out of enemy waters
(d) that she had survived the tip on board Lydia

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom should Hornblower open communication to receive further orders as soon as it was convenient?

2. What is a chief characteristic of Hornblower?

3. Who is the captain of Natividad?

4. Who died after having both legs smashed below the knees?

5. What did the burgoo the captain ate for breakfast consist of?

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