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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 did C.S. Forester compare the crew to now that they knew they were homeward bound?

2. During the repairs on the ship what is Hornblower's main concern?

3. What habit had Lady Barbara acquired in her forced loneliness?

4. Why was it so hot in the little bay where Lydia dropped anchor?

5. What is secured on the deck of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?

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 is Hornblower decked out in when he goes ashore at Panama?

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. Who accompanies Lady Barbara?

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Choose one of the three secret orders the Admiralty gives Hornblower to follow and explain how Hornblower obeys the order you have chosen. Does he go against any natural inclinations he has in obeying the order? Do you feel he's justified in being loyal to his commission but going against his sense of morality?

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe the refitting which had to be done to the Lydia before it could resume the battle.

2) Describe the sad duty Hornblower has to do which takes him momentarily away from repairing the ship.

3) Describe the cable tier where Lady Barbara must remain for safety during the battle.

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

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