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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 see on his way to the palace?

2. What does El Supremo plan to do?

3. Where does Hornblower conclude Lydia has made perfect landfall?

4. How many decks did the Spanish ship Natividad have?

5. What made the whole crew of Lydia spring into action on approaching Natividad?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

6. Which supplies was Lydia out of or low on after seven months at sea?

7. Describe Captain Hornblower's appearance?

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

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

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 what each of the two ships, the Lydia or the Natividad, does when it first sights the other. This is after disclosure that Spain is now England's ally and both ships know this.

2) Describe the part of the final sea battle between the Lydia and the Natividad which you find the most interesting.

3) Describe the outcome of the sea battle between the two ships and discuss what ramifications this outcome might have had.

4) Choose one of these 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) Describe at least three different kinds of captains mentioned by Bush, Gerard, Hornblower and Crystal.

2) Describe the conversations Hornblower and Lady Barbara have when they chatter about their former lives. What do they mention in those conversations?

3) Describe the conversations Lady Barbara and Hornblower have about books and literature. Mention examples of books or poetry Lady Barbara enjoyed reading and books or poetry Hornblower enjoyed reading.

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

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