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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 have Major Laird lead in Chapter 18?

2. Why does Hornblower feel that the Pluto isn't reliable?

3. Why does Hornblower point the Sutherland southwest in Chapter 13?

4. How does Hornblower ensure that the Pluto doesn't collide with the Sutherland?

5. What does Leighton signal to the Sutherland during its attempt to rescue the Pluto?

Short Essay Questions

1. After their coaster is taken over and destroyed, how do the French try to get even with Hornblower?

2. In Chapter 15, how does Hornblower assess the ships in his squadron?

3. Why does Hornblower's crew delay shooting the baggage animals in Chapter 14?

4. How does Brown help to save the Pluto in Chapter 16?

5. How does Hornblower lead the attack on the Italian army?

6. In Chapter 13, why does Hornblower decide to pass the rendezvous point?

7. What happens when the Pluto comes close to the Spanish coast in Chapter 16?

8. What happens to Hornblower when he retreats with Longley in Chapter 18?

9. What do Hornblower's crew do once the people leave the French coaster?

10. Why does Hornblower decide to attack using the canal in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two scenes of military action. Consider who is in charge, the orders, the action itself, and the final effects.

Essay Topic 2

"Ship of the Line" is considered to be historical fiction. What is historical fiction, and how does this novel meet the requirements of the genre?

Essay Topic 3

How does Hornblower's crew aboard the Sutherland grow from a mismatched effort into a well-built team? What are the results of this growth?

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