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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. Which ship does Hornblower think will receive the majority of the damage from attacks in the Sound?

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the captains of the flotilla?

3. Who does Braun dine with on his first night aboard the ship?

4. What kind of ship is the Clam?

5. What is the name of Hornblower's first mate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the gift that Barbara left for Hornblower on the ship.

2. How does Bush feel about Braun when they are first introduced?

3. How do Hornblower and his wife feel about the news Hornblower receives after he is introduced to the city he is a Squire over?

4. How is Hornblower introduced to the town he is a Squire over?

5. How do Hornblower and his wife spend their last few moments together before Hornblower leaves?

6. What does Hornblower do to keep his crew calm before entering the Sound?

7. What does Hornblower notice while Brown is stowing his luggage?

8. What is Hornblower surprised and pleased about when he first boards his ship?

9. What does Baron Basse say when he boards the Nonsuch?

10. What happens just as the Blanchefleur is seen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love was a theme that was displayed by a few different relationships. Choose two of these relationships and compare and contrast these relationships with each other.

Essay Topic 2

Poverty was a very important theme in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did Forester present the theme in a dynamic way?

Essay Topic 3

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

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