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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 the flag that Natividad now flew look like?

2. Who is Brown?

3. What did Hornblower feel bred mutiny?

4. What did Hornblower deplore about his body?

5. How did the British Admiralty want to use the Spanish possessions?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Horatio Hornblower prove himself a good captain during the section "The Prosperous Voyage"?

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

4. Describe Captain Hornblower's appearance?

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

6. Describe the incident which took place in the village near where Lydia was anchored?

7. 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?

8. Describe the actual battle that ensues after Lydia takes Navtividad by surprise?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the Isle of Coiba. Why did Hornblower choose this island to anchor in?

2) Describe how Hornblower and his crew prepares the Lydia to be repaired.

3) Describe the repairs that have to be made on the ship. Are the repairs successfully completed?

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

Essay Topic 2

1) Compare Maria, Hornblower's wife, with Lady Barbara. Describe the physical traits and personalities of each of them..

2} Describe the reasons Hornblower fears Lady Barbara's family if they find out that he has either seduced or offended Lady Barbara. What does he think they would be able to do to harm him?

3) Describe Hornblower's experiences when he arrives in St. Helena. What characters does he meet? Describe them.

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

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) Describe how Captain Hornblower represses his normal behavior in order to better obey the secret orders of the Admiralty.

Part 2) Do you think Captain Hornblower is a good captain? Why?

Part 3) Describe the relationship between Captain Hornblower and his crew. Do you think Captain Hornblower cares for his officers and crew? Why do you think so?

Part 4) Choose one of the above and and write about it.

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