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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shocked Hornblower about the way the Spaniards treated El Supremo?
(a) that they didn't feed him
(b) that they spat on him
(c) that they laughed at him and he became their chief source of entertainment
(d) they were going to hang him without his being able to make make peace with God

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

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

4. Who accompanies Lady Barbara ?
(a) Herbert, her native servant
(b) Margaret, her sister
(c) Carmen, her South American girlfriend
(d) Hebe, her lascivious handmaid

5. Why was it so hot in the little bay where Lydia dropped anchor?
(a) the lofty mountains all about cut off the wind
(b) it wasn't that hot , the crew was just used to being at sea
(c) it was the bay of a tropical island
(d) it was the summer season

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Lady Barbara.

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

3. What does Lydia sight after a few days ?

4. What is the gaffe Lady Barbara makes which eases Hornblower's mind about her knowledge of ships and her intelligence?

5. What does Hornblower announce to the Spanish politicians after he admits fomenting revolution and delivering Natividad to El Supremo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who seeks passage aboard Lydia and why?

2. What did Hornblower have to confess to the Spaniards?

3. Describe the condition of the crew of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?

4. What is Lady Barbara wearing when she boards Lydia?

5. What is Hornblower forced to due in order to close in on Natividad when there is no wind for the sails?

6. What is Hornblower instructed to do by the Spanish officers who boarded Lydia?

7. What problem does Lydia have as it weighs anchor after Hornblower's visit with the Viceroy at Panama?

8. What is Hornblower decked out in when he goes ashore at Panama?

9. After being refused safe harbor at Panama, what does Hornblower do?

10. Describe what Lady Barbara does in the cockpit.

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