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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. When the wind dies, how does Lydia approach Natividad to resume battle?

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

3. Who was Howell?

4. When Lydia and Natividad steer a collision course, what does Hornblower do unexpectedly?

5. What does Captain Hornblower do on the same day Lady Barbara invited him to breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Hornblower's reaction at seeing El Supremo in chains on the Spanish lugger?

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

4. What is Hornblower instructed to do by the Spanish officers who boarded Lydia?

5. Describe Lady Barbara Wellesley's physical appearance?

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

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

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

9. Describe what Lady Barbara does in the cockpit.

10. Describe the condition of the crew of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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