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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 slows down the English's progress on land in Chapter 17?

2. What does Hornblower capture the night after the attack on the French battery?

3. In Chapter 17, who does Leighton decide to enter into a joint operation with?

4. Why does Hornblower have his men shoot the baggage animals in Chapter 14?

5. In Chapter 18, who says: "Twarn't Horny's fault"?

Short Essay Questions

1. After attacking the French battery, what does Hornblower think of his crew?

2. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

3. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

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

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

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

7. What happens when Hornblower finally returns the Sutherland to the rendezvous point in Chapter 15?

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

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

10. Who is Villena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose the three main concerns Hornblower has about his work under Leighton. Describe each and how the concerns came to be, how they developed, and how they were resolved or not resolved. What do Hornblower's concerns reveal about him?

Essay Topic 2

Even though the war in this novel takes place in the 1800's, how is the message about the fighting relevant throughout time? Consider the effects of the fighting and the emotions tied to the fighting, among other topics.

Essay Topic 3

What types of prizes and rewards does Hornblower receive while on the sea in the Sutherland? How does he respond to each of these? What do they represent to him? How do they impact Hornblower's actions and thoughts afterward?

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