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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 think the French are doing when he makes observations after Christmas?

2. What do Prowse, Hornblower, and Bush discuss at length after the semaphore?

3. What is the first dinner made for Hornblower by Grimes's replacement?

4. How is the second French ship harmed when Hornblower makes his night attack?

5. How long has Hornblower been in gales when he is allowed to seek water?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Doughty escape from the Hotspur?

2. What does Doughty make for Hornblower on his first day in his service?

3. What does the Brest blockade consist of over the first summer at war?

4. What has caused the two frigates in Brest to ride lower than usual in the water?

5. What begins to happen to Hornblower's appearance when he has been at sea for six months?

6. What does Hornblower get excited about as the New Year approaches?

7. What does the crew of the Hotspur have to endure while living on shortened rations of water?

8. What do three red lights on a French ship mean?

9. Why does Hornblower get to spend some time with his wife and son?

10. Why is the navy so important to England's success?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Valor is a theme of this book that is very important to many of the characters involved. Where does this theme of valor present itself and how do these occurrences affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Power and greed are two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

What is the semaphore and what significance does it have in this plot?

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