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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 habit had Lady Barbara acquired in her forced loneliness?

2. Bush looked forward to what promotion because of his admirable actions on board Lydia?

3. Who is the captain of Natividad?

4. What did Hornblower compare the cockpit to?

5. What was El Supremo dressed in when presented to Hornblower aboard the Spanish lugger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lady Barbara wearing when she boards Lydia?

2. After having left Natividad in the hands of El Supremo's crew and proceeding toward the pearl islands what surprise was in store for Hornblower?

3. Why does Hornblower allow Lady Barbara to seek passage on Lydia, though he dislikes her and feels Lydia is no place for a woman?

4. What is Hornblower forced to due in order to close in on Natividad when there is no wind for the sails?

5. What is Hornblower supposed to do before dealing with Natividad?

6. What problem does Lydia have as it weighs anchor after Hornblower's visit with the Viceroy at Panama?

7. Describe what Lady Barbara does in the cockpit.

8. How do you suppose Lydia wins the battle against Natividad , which is a much larger ship with more guns?

9. What did Hornblower have to confess to the Spaniards?

10. Upon sighting Natividad, both ships shortening sail due to foul weather, what does Hornblower do unexpectedly when the two shipd are on a collision course?

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe how the Spanish lugger's officers board the Lydia disclosing that Spain is now the ally of England.

2) What did Napoleon do that angered the Spaniards so much that they no longer sided with France but became the allies of England?

3) What is the reaction of the Spaniards to Hornblower's confession that he captured the Natividad and turned it over to El Supremo?

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

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