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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower learn from the communiques handed him by the men who come aboard?

2. How is Bush injured during the battle with Natividad?

3. Where has Lady Barbara been moved to?

4. What habit had Lady Barbara acquired in her forced loneliness?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hornblower supposed to do before dealing with Natividad?

2. After a fierce sea battle , both ships severely damaged, what does Hornblower do?

3. Who accompanies Lady Barbara?

4. Describe Lady Barbara Wellesley's physical appearance?

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

6. What does El Supremo hope to do with Natividad?

7. After having left Natividad in the hands of El Supremo's crew and proceeding toward the pearl islands what surprise was in store for Hornblower?

8. How do you suppose Lydia wins the battle against Natividad , which is a much larger ship with more guns?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe at least three different kinds of captains mentioned by Bush, Gerard, Hornblower and Crystal.

2) Describe the conversations Hornblower and Lady Barbara have when they chatter about their former lives. What do they mention in those conversations?

3) Describe the conversations Lady Barbara and Hornblower have about books and literature. Mention examples of books or poetry Lady Barbara enjoyed reading and books or poetry Hornblower enjoyed reading.

4) Choose one of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) Describe how Captain Hornblower represses his normal behavior in order to better obey the secret orders of the Admiralty.

Part 2) Do you think Captain Hornblower is a good captain? Why?

Part 3) Describe the relationship between Captain Hornblower and his crew. Do you think Captain Hornblower cares for his officers and crew? Why do you think so?

Part 4) Choose one of the above and and write about it.

Essay Topic 3

1) What supplies is the Lydia out of? Why is it imperative that the Lydia replenish these supplies?

2) How does Hornblower go about getting El Supremo and Manuel Hernandez to restock the Lydia?

3) What disturbing incident takes place during the restocking of the Lydia? Why does Hornblower handle the disturbing incident?

4) Choose one of the three topics to write on.

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