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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. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?
2. What does Meadows hope?
3. Who will be assisting Calder?
4. Who interrupts Meadows reading his orders?
5. To what is Hornblower summoned?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Captain Baddlestone.
2. What happens when Captain Meadows begins to read his orders of command and what does Bush do?
3. What does Captain Meadows say about Baddlestone when Hornblower asks?
4. How is the space allocated aboard the Princess now with so many extra men?
5. What is Captain Meadows' response to Captain Baddlestone's rudeness?
6. What does the lookout spy and what becomes obvious to those aboard the Princess?
7. Describe Hornblower's part in Meadows' court martial.
8. How do the English plan on destroying Villeneuve's fleet?
9. Who arrives at the Princess within a few hours after Baddlestone announces the results and why are they there?
10. What bothers Hornblower about what Baddlestone tells Hornblower?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Because this novel centers around life at sea, it is quite helpful to have a basic understanding of nautical terminology and the types of ships and their armaments that were used during the early 1800s. Discuss the following:
1. Define ten of the most commonly-used shipboard terms and discuss how those terms are used in HORNBLOWER DURING THE CRISIS.
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the ships used in the early 1800s? (Think perhaps about such aspects as speed, pollution, how easily repairs are made, etc...)
3. How is the British navy organized during this period (early 1800s) and how different do you think it is organized today (including how one rises in rank). (This may require some research.)
Essay Topic 2
In chapter 2 on board the Princess, Hornblower ponders his personal future. He has been promised a promotion to post captain but wonders if the promotion will actually be given. There are many, many captains waiting for a command. Even if promoted, as the most-junior captain he may simply sit ashore and watch the war pass him by. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think Hornblower is anxious to go back to war? Do you think he is fearless? Suicidal? Courageous?
2. Do you think Hornblower, as many young people, seems to hold the belief that he will not be the one to be killed? Discuss fully.
3. After returning to England, Hornblower suffers what would today be labeled post-traumatic stress from the memory of the bloody battle on the French brig. Do you think Hornblower is as eager to go back to the war now that he has had an up-close sample of hacking men to death? Discuss fully.
Essay Topic 3
Along with treason, another detestable action is spying. Spies are not considered in the same vein as soldiers in uniform and are not protected by the customs and regulations that govern the treatment of soldiers who are in uniform when captured. Discuss one of the following:
1. Why do you think spies are not accorded many rights under many countries' laws and/or customs? Does this seem just considering most major powers have spies?
2. Even though all countries abhor spies, often even their own, they still spy, and men and women are still willing to be spies. Discuss why you think this is so.
3. Do you think Hornblower is being wise in accepting the mission to deliver false orders to Villenueve? Why or why not?
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