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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 it look like Meadows is doing as the Princess pulls away from Hotspur?

2. What do the naval officers do as they become restless?

3. What does it seem Meadows has done?

4. Where are the officers of the Hotspur going?

5. What is spotted a few days later?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Princess ride so roughly?

2. How is Hornblower feeling and why is that surprising to him?

3. How do the English plan on destroying Villeneuve's fleet?

4. What does Hornblower suggest and how is it received by Meadows and Baddlestone?

5. What turns out to be a real challenge for Hornblower in leaving the Hotspur and what does he do?

6. What is the purpose of the water-hoy coming alongside the Hotspur?

7. What are Hornblower's thoughts about the Hotspur as the Princess pulls away from the other vessel?

8. Why doesn't the Princess set sail immediately for England and how do the naval officers respond?

9. What does the lookout spy and what becomes obvious to those aboard the Princess?

10. Describe the new commander of the Hotspur, Captain Meadows.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Define irony in literary terms. Discuss the irony of the situation with Hornblower providing transportation to Napoleon III in "The Last Encounter."

2. Define symbolism in literary terms. Discuss the use of and meaning of Captain Baddlestone's name, Hornblower's name, the weighted packet, the vessel named Princess...and three other symbols you choose to analyze.

3. Discuss the use of foreshadowing in literature. What is the purpose of foreshadowing? Cite 3 examples of foreshadowing and how it is used to indicate events to come in the Hornblower During Crisis, "Hornblower's Temptation, and "The Last Encounter."

Essay Topic 2

During wartime then, and even into the 20th century, a death sentence is often carried out within hours or days after the sentencing among the military. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think a death sentence is executed so quickly among the military during wartime?

2. Do you think it is right that the soldier/sailor has no recourse to appeal a sentence of death if he is convicted of certain crimes in wartime?

3. Do you think McCool should have been allowed an appeal? Explain your answer fully.

Essay Topic 3

HORNBLOWER DURING THE CRISIS is one book in a series of novels involving Horatio Hornblower. Discuss the following.

1. What is one advantage of writing a series of novels about the same characters?

2. What is a disadvantage of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

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