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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 kind of ship is the Grasshopper?

2. Why can Hornblower not get new water when he first gets into the bay?

3. Why is Hornblower not able to speak with Maria?

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

5. For what does Hornblower get mad at himself while talking with Prowse and Bush?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Doughty say he struck an officer?

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

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

4. Who is Hornblower's visitor while in Cadiz, and what do they discuss?

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

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

7. What kind of ships does Napoleon allow into his armada?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book takes place in different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affect the course of the plot. Why might Forester have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Hornblower have such a respectful opinion of Captain Pellew and how does this opinion affect Hornblower's actions and personality when he is around Pellew?

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