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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. How does Hornblower respond to news of the duel?
2. What is the gunner's name?
3. What is the name of the Turkish ship?
4. In what has the gold been stored?
5. Why does Atropos slow down?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Hornblower find when he returns to the Atropos?
2. What does Hornblower tell Eisenbeiss concerning the duel and McCullum?
3. What does Eisenbeis explain to Hornblower about McCullum's wound?
4. Why does Hornblower believe the second attempt at explosives is unsuccessful and what does McCullum explain?
5. What does Hornblower think is good news?
6. Describe the first attempt at using an explosive device and what is decided as a result.
7. What does the Mudir tell Hornblower and what are Hornblower's assumptions from the information?
8. Why does the Atropos have to heave to momentarily and what does Hornblower do?
9. Who wants to go with Hornblower and the Prince and why doesn't Hornblower allow him?
10. What does Hornblower see at Cartagena that surprises him, and what does he do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Honor is a very important concept in Hornblower and the Atropos and in the life of those in the upper class during that era. After Hornblower retrieves over 200,000 pounds of gold and silver, he immediately sails to turn over the treasure to his superiors despite the fact that he could have absconded with the money and lived in ease the rest of his life. Discuss the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of honor in Hornblower and the Atropos. What do you think Admiral Hornblower would tell you is the definition of honor if you ask him? Do you think honor can be restored if it is lost?
2. Respond to the following statement using specific examples from the book and your own experience: Honor is one of the most important character traits for anyone in any social strata. First fully define the concept of honor, then discuss whether you believe the preceding statement is true with specific examples from Hornblower and the Atropos and other books or films that you have read or experienced.
3. During the era in which Hornblower lives, a man could give his word on the basis of being a gentleman and it is assumed to be true. There is no such concept for a lady or anyone of lower social/economic groups during this era. Fully discuss the implications in a society where only gentlemen are considered trustworthy enough to give their word unquestioned.
Essay Topic 2
C. S. Forester often uses historical events and facts around which to weave his work of fiction. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think Hornblower and the Atropos qualifies as an historical fiction? Why or why not?
2. If many of the events in the book are historical, what surprises you about the way the events play out?
3. Do you think the culture of that era is more or less advanced than you imagined? Explain.
4. Would you enjoy living in this era? Why or why not.
Essay Topic 3
At sea, the commander of a vessel is "God," and failure to obey the Captain's orders can subject one to court martial and even execution. Discuss the following:
1. Should sailors be held accountable for anything they do under orders? Discuss fully, using examples both from Hornblower and the Atropos and your own knowledge.
2. Why do you think mutiny on a ship is punishable by death?
3. Is there ever justification for a crew to mutiny?
4. Hornblower threatens Eisenbeiss with flogging and/or hanging both at the time he comes on board Atropos for the first time and later when he shoots McCullum, though Eisenbeiss is neither a British citizen nor part of the navy. Why do you think Eisenbeiss obeys Hornblower? Is it fair that he must fall under the orders of Hornblower?
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