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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 ordered to accompany Hornblower on his way to England after taking in the Le Reve?

2. What does Hornblower note sadly about the battle he witnessed while acting as a liaison?

3. What does Hornblower's crew enjoy each day while in quarantine?

4. What is the name of the man leading the French part of the special cargo that the Indefatigable is to transport?

5. What causes Hornblower to change his course after leaving Gibraltar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the wind dies and leaves the Indefatigable becalmed?

2. Why does Foster challenge Hammond to a duel?

3. What does Hornblower do when he sees a Spanish ship wrecked on the rocks while he is still in prison?

4. How does Hornblower feel about Edrington?

5. What do Pouzauges and his men do when they get to Muzzilac?

6. What does Hornblower do for his men before delivering the cattle to the British fleet?

7. Who is Hornblower ordered to accompany back to England after the dinner, and how does Hornblower feel about this?

8. Why are Hornblower and Foster so afraid they will drown when they jump off of the fire ship?

9. How does Hornblower get on board the Spanish Galley?

10. How does Hornblower keep the special and important dispatches safe when a Spanish ship is about to close in on him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Valor was a theme of this book that was very important to many of the characters involved. Where did this theme of valor present itself and how did these occurrences affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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