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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 does Baddlestone turn the papers over to Hornblower?
2. What do the English do after the fighting?
3. What is Hornblower's position on board?
4. What is the name of the French brig prize?
5. What do the men on the Princess do to the French men who board?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Hornblower do while the men are destroying the ship?
2. Why is Hornblower privy to the information passed with the signal flags?
3. What indications are there that the weighted packet Hornblower takes off the French brig might be important?
4. What do the formerly sleeping watch sailors do as Hornblower is contemplating what to do with the ship?
5. What is most useful about the document that Hornblower brings to the admiralty?
6. How do the Englishmen get over to the French brig?
7. What special duty is Hornblower assigned?
8. What are several factors that cause Marsden to be impressed with Hornblower?
9. What man is aboard the Epérance in whom the English seem interested?
10. Describe Meadows.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss HORNBLOWER DURING THE CRISIS based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if it is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.
3. Do you think the fact that HORNBLOWER DURING THE CRISIS falls within the genre of historical fiction changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
In chapter 2 on board the Princess, Hornblower ponders his personal future. He has been promised a promotion to post captain but wonders if the promotion will actually be given. There are many, many captains waiting for a command. Even if promoted, as the most-junior captain he may simply sit ashore and watch the war pass him by. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think Hornblower is anxious to go back to war? Do you think he is fearless? Suicidal? Courageous?
2. Do you think Hornblower, as many young people, seems to hold the belief that he will not be the one to be killed? Discuss fully.
3. After returning to England, Hornblower suffers what would today be labeled post-traumatic stress from the memory of the bloody battle on the French brig. Do you think Hornblower is as eager to go back to the war now that he has had an up-close sample of hacking men to death? Discuss fully.
Essay Topic 3
Treason then, as now, is considered one of the most heinous crimes a citizen can commit and is often punishable by death. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think treason is considered to be so detestable than as now? (Perhaps even more so during the time of Hornblower's life).
2. Do you think the crime of treason is always bad enough to warrant a death sentence? Sometimes? Never? Does the fact that England is no longer at war with France when Hornblower aids Napoleon III make it an act of kindness rather than treason? Do you think Hornblower would have acted the same if England were still at war with France? What do you think he would have done otherwise?
3. Do you think McCool is being treasonous by fighting for a country who is at war with England even though McCool is from Ireland? Do you think McCool's death sentence is for treason or desertion? Is it warranted no matter why? Is desertion in times of war worth the death penalty? What about in times of peace? Explain your rationale.
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