Flying Colours | 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 - Chapters 1 and 2

1. Where and when is Hornblower when the book opens?

2. How do the Spanish treat Hornblower and what can he see from where he is? What do you think it says about his character that they would do this?

3. How did Hornblower end up where he is at the beginning of the novel?

4. What is Hornblower told will be done with him? How would you feel if you were him?

5. What are mostly in Hornblower's thoughts as he waits his future?