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

2. Why does Hornblower think he was selected for this mission?

3. What had long been a dream of the British government?

4. Who was the first member of the crew to be publicly flogged?

5. Until Lydia had made harbor what was the favorite dish in the midshipman's berth?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was weighing heavily on Captain Hornblower's mind after 7 months at sea?

3. 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?

4. Describe Lydia, the ship Hornblower was a captain of.

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

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

7. What was Captain Hornblower ordered to do by the British admiralty?

8. What appears on the beach the morning after Hornblower's visit to El Supremo's palace?

9. Describe Captain Hornblower's appearance?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe how Lady Barbara nurses the wounded and dying in the cockpit of the ship.

2) Describe Lady Barbara's views on nursing. How do they differ from the view most people today hold of nursing? Why isn't Lady Barbara another Florence Nightingale?

3) How does Lady Barbara's behavior as a nurse change when Galbraith lies dying . What is touching about this encounter between Galbraith and Lady Barbara?

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

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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