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

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

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

4. What shocked Hornblower about the way the Spaniards treated El Supremo?

5. What did Hornblower order done when the crew became depressed and discouraged?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. After being refused safe harbor at Panama, what does Hornblower do?

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

10. Who seeks passage aboard Lydia and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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) Why does a Spanish lugger once more approach the Lydia as it proceeds to sail homeward after its repairs are complete?

2) What is the surprise the Spaniards want to show Hornblower on their ship? Are you revolted with what they have done, as Hornblower is? Describe what Hornblower sees aboard their lugger.

3) Explain why you think what Hornblower sees aboard the Spanish ship haunts and depresses him when he returns to the Lydia and sails homeward.

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

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