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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 could Lydia not hope to survive in her present condition?

2. What did the letter the Spaniard handed Hornblower contain?

3. What was the chief fear Hornblower had going into battle?

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

5. Describe Lady Barbara.

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 did Hornblower have to confess to the Spaniards?

3. Who seeks passage aboard Lydia and why?

4. 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?

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

6. After a fierce sea battle , both ships severely damaged, what does Hornblower do?

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

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

9. Describe Lady Barbara Wellesley's physical appearance?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the damage done to the Lydia during the final battle with the Natividad.

2) Describe Crespo's behavior during at the end of the battle.

3) Describe Hornblower's inspection of the fate of his officers and crew on the Sunday after the battle with the Natividad.

4) Choose one of these topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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