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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 did Crespo do that shocked the Spanish sailing master and his mates?

2. How many guns does the H.M.S. Lydia have on board?

3. With whom should Hornblower open communication to receive further orders as soon as it was convenient?

4. What does Hernandez mean by "unenlightened" men?

5. How does El Supremo view his subjects?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hornblower do when he is told Natividad is approaching?

2. Name three of the officers of H.M.S. Lydia and their ranks.

3. What are some of the insults Hornblower disregards in order to accomplish his goals?

4. Why do you think it was a wise decision of Hornblower not to get familiar with his lieutenants and to remain aloof and close-mouthed?

5. What does Hornblower see on his way to El Supremo's palace?

6. Describe Alvarado whom Hornblower was ordered to help in a rebellion against Spain?

7. What is the stragegy that El Supremo lays out to Hornblower about conquest?

8. What does Hornblower do with the captured officers and crew of Natividad?

9. What is the strategy Hornblower devises to capture Natividad, though it is larger and has more guns than the Lydia has?

10. What does El Supremo demand upon boarding Natividad and why is it meaningless?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe Hornblower's trip to the palace of El Supremo. What does he see along the way that disturbs him? Describe the palace and El Supremo's physical appearance.

2) Describe El Supremo's character. In what ways does he exhibit insanity? What does he claim is his ancestry?

3) Who are the "unenlightened?" Why does El Supremo call them that? What is their punishment?

4) Choose one of these three topics and write about it.

Essay Topic 2

1) Describe the ship Natividad. List the advantages it would have in a naval battle. Include the crew in your description.

2) Describe the Lydia. What advantages would it have in a naval battle? Include the crew in your description.

3) Describe the first encounter between the Natividad and the Lydia. What is the strategy Hornblower uses? What is the outcome of the battle?

4) Choose one the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe the physical appearance and clothing of Lady Barbara when she first boards the Lydia.

2) Describe Lady Barbara's family and social background

3) Describe Hornblower's reaction to Lady Barbara and tell why you think he reacts in that way.

4) Choose one of the three topics to write on.

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