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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. Where could Hornblower replenish his supplies on the voyage home to England?

2. What is the cockpit?

3. How many casualties did Lydia suffer in the battle with Natividad?

4. What was irksome to the Spanish officer after he had denied Lydia's dropping anchor on the Spanish Main?

5. Where does Lady Barbara take up residence aboard Lydia, displacing the person who resided there before?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does El Supremo hope to do with Natividad?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who seeks passage aboard Lydia and why?

9. Describe Lady Barbara Wellesley's physical appearance?

10. Describe what Lady Barbara does in the cockpit.

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) What supplies is the Lydia out of? Why is it imperative that the Lydia replenish these supplies?

2) How does Hornblower go about getting El Supremo and Manuel Hernandez to restock the Lydia?

3) What disturbing incident takes place during the restocking of the Lydia? Why does Hornblower handle the disturbing incident?

4) Choose one of 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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