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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 ship captured the Clorinde?

2. Where does Hornblower go to get fresh water for his ship?

3. For what does Hornblower search newspapers?

4. Who points out the change in Hornblower on New Year's Eve?

5. Where is Hornblower told to go while he is talking to Doughty in the brig?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Doughty escape from the Hotspur?

7. Why is Hornblower unable to re-provision his ship when he was meant to?

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

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

10. When does Hornblower ask to re-fill his water supply, and what answer is he given?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book have their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and describe their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affects the characters around them.

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