Beat to Quarters Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - The Prosperous Voyage

1. How did Horatio Hornblower prove himself a good captain during the section "The Prosperous Voyage"?

2. What was Captain Hornblower ordered to do by the British admiralty?

3. Describe Lydia, the ship Hornblower was a captain of.

4. Name three of the officers of H.M.S. Lydia and their ranks.

5. Why do you think it was a wise decision of Hornblower not to get familiar with his lieutenants and to remain aloof and close-mouthed?

6. Which supplies was Lydia out of...
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