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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 does Hornblower notice about the nearby fortress one morning?
2. What does Eisenbeiss do as soon as the ship is still?
3. What does Hornblower call the supplies McCullum takes on board?
4. What has leaked?
5. What does the Mudir offer for the Atropos's continued presence?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the capture of the Castilla.
2. Where does Atropos sail and from whom does Hornblower receive a dinner invitation?
3. Describe Eisenbeiss.
4. How does Hornblower continue his ruse concerning the Castilla?
5. What does Hornblower find when he returns to the Atropos?
6. Why does the Atropos have to heave to momentarily and what does Hornblower do?
7. Who wants to go with Hornblower and the Prince and why doesn't Hornblower allow him?
8. Describe Hornblower's interaction with the Mudir.
9. Describe McCullum and his divers.
10. Where does Atropos head after Malta and what does Hornblower do during the voyage?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many of the series of novels concerning Horatio Hornblower take place during the Napoleonic Wars; therefore understanding the political and social situation during that time engenders greater understanding and appreciation of Hornblower and the Atropos and others in the series. Discuss one of the following:
1. Research and write an expository essay about how the Napoleonic Wars begin and end.
2. Research and write an expository essay about the naval aspect of the Napoleonic Wars between Britain and France.
3. Compare/contrast the importance of the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars to the importance of the British navy during either WWI or WWII.
4. Trace and analyze how it is obvious that Hornblower and the Atropos is set during the Napoleonic Wars.
Essay Topic 2
Often in Forester's series involving Horatio Hornblower, his ship and/or life is saved by extraordinary means. Discuss the following:
1. Research and define the literary term "narrative contrivance."
2. Identify and analyze a time in the book when Forester makes free use of the technique of narrative contrivance to save Hornblower and his ship in Hornblower and the Atropos.
3. Does the use of narrative contrivance diminish the impact of the plot? The believability of the storyline?
4. Is there any other way Forester could have a mixture of suspense and action while at the same time making certain the main characters are not killed?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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