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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. Who visits Hornblower back at his residence in England?

2. What's the biggest problem of escaping once a vessel is secured?

3. Of what does the fleet commander inform Hornblower?

4. What have the men reached?

5. What does Hornblower do the next morning after rescue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Chapters 16 and 17 used for in this story?

2. How do you think the plan to steal the Witch of Endor could be viewed and why was it an excellent one? Who helped Hornblower and the others with taking her?

3. What does the Count suggest will be good disguises for the men and how does he help them with the disguise?

4. What is Hornblower's status at the end of Chapter 17 and how does he view his possible future?

5. How has the relationship between the three men changed since being on board ship?

6. What does Hornblower and Bush do with Marie and the Count to help pass the time? How does Bush do with it?

7. What does Hornblower realize about his status should he be caught and how does he view himself in his present situation?

8. Why does Hornblower discard his disguise so quickly?

9. What happens to Bush upon their return to England and what does Hornblower still fret about?

10. What does Brown do that demonstrates his change in attitude towards Hornblower and how does Hornblower feel about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hornblower , Bush and Brown lie, steal and cheat their way onto the Witch of Endor in order to effect an escape. Discuss the following:

1. There is a cliché that says "All is fair in love and war." Discuss whether you think that is true in a war situation.

2. There is a cliché that says "All is fair in love and war." Discuss whether you think that is true in a love situation. (Hint: Think about Hornblower hoping that Admiral Leighton has died.)

3. Discuss the irony of their stealing a ship when they've been condemned for piracy.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 4, Brown sits down to dinner for the first time in his life at a table with china and silverware. Brown is entirely self-conscious and manages to eat dinner only with difficulty. Discuss one of the following:

1. How do the divisions of class tend to make divisions among men? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a class-based society?

2. In the English military of that era, nobles and gentlemen generally were the officers and very few of the working or peasant class could cross the line into officer territory. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of such a system?

3. Do you think there is a class system in the United States? Does it carry over to the military? Why or why not? (Some research may be required.)

Essay Topic 3

Treason then, as now, is considered one of the most heinous crimes a citizen can commit and is often punishable by death. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think treason is considered to be so detestable than as now?

2. Do you think the crime of treason is always bad enough to warrant a death sentence? Sometimes? Never?

3. Do you think the Count de Graçay is committing treason by providing sanctuary for Hornblower, Bush and Brown? Explain your rationale.

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