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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. Why is the packet weighted?

2. Who has intercepted Villeneuve?

3. How does Hornblower find McCool to be?

4. What does Hornblower suggest could be used from the document?

5. What is Hornblower to keep McCool from doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Englishmen get over to the French brig?

2. How does Marsden describe the encounter between Calder and Villeneuve?

3. What does Hornblower do mostly because he is so tired and what is the response of Marsden?

4. What does Hornblower hand over to Marsden and Barrow, and what do they make of it?

5. What man is aboard the Epérance in whom the English seem interested?

6. What indications are there that the weighted packet Hornblower takes off the French brig might be important?

7. What special duty is Hornblower assigned?

8. What does Baddlestone suggest and what does Hornblower ultimately have the men do to the French brig?

9. What procedures are followed by Hornblower and others once McCool is aboard the Renown?

10. Describe the outcome of the court martial and the events up to when McCool is hanged.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hornblower During Crisis and "The Last Encounter," like many, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why? not?

2. Do you think "Hornblower's Temptation" ends on a "happy note"? Why or why not?

3. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of HORNBLOWER DURING THE CRISIS, "Hornblower's Temptation" and "The Last Encounter" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why these three titles are or are not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Along with treason, another detestable action is spying. Spies are not considered in the same vein as soldiers in uniform and are not protected by the customs and regulations that govern the treatment of soldiers who are in uniform when captured. Discuss one of the following:

1. Why do you think spies are not accorded many rights under many countries' laws and/or customs? Does this seem just considering most major powers have spies?

2. Even though all countries abhor spies, often even their own, they still spy, and men and women are still willing to be spies. Discuss why you think this is so.

3. Do you think Hornblower is being wise in accepting the mission to deliver false orders to Villenueve? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

At sea, the commander of a vessel is "God," and failure to obey the Captain's orders can subject one to court martial and even execution. Once Hornblower turns over command of his ship, he has no standing whatsoever. When Hornblower boards the Princess, he is subject to the whims of Baddlestone (to the degree that it affects the ship). Discuss the following:

1. Should sailors be held accountable for anything they do under orders? Discuss fully, using examples from both the selections under consideration and your own knowledge.

2. Why do you think mutiny on a ship is punishable by death?

3. Is there ever justification for a crew to mutiny?

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