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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 two frigates in the bay after Christmas?

2. Where has Maria sailed from to visit Hornblower?

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

4. Why was Hornblower looking forward to New Years?

5. Who does Mrs. Mason disapprove of when Hornblower is at home for a time?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hornblower feel about domestic life?

2. What does Hornblower order his crew to do after the foremast comes down, and why?

3. How does Hornblower word his experience at the semaphore, and why?

4. What does Bush say to Hornblower after the excitement of the night attack is over?

5. Why does Hornblower choose to add Grimes's name to the list of men killed in action?

6. Why does Doughty say he struck an officer?

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

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

9. Why is Cornwallis so relieved when he hears about the extreme water conditions on the Hotspur?

10. Why does Cornwallis want Hornblower to pursue the Spanish treasure fleet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Hornblower change in his ideas about domestic life throughout this book, and what causes these changes?

Essay Topic 2

Which character do you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How does this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a prevalent theme in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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