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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. Who says, "You wear your guilt on your face, Mr. Bush. I'll remember this"?
2. Both Bush and Hornblower have _______ for breakfast after they have successfully taken the fort.
3. How many minutes does the Captain give Mr. Lomax to deliver spirits to all the men?
4. Who speaks in a squeaky voice?
5. ________ was officer of the watch during the Captain's fall.
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Samaná Bay described?
2. How does the author negatively characterize Buckland in Chapter 8?
3. How have the attitudes of the ship changed since the change in command?
4. Who is and is not on the maindeck for the Captain's reading on the 4th Sunday?
5. Describe the moment when Buckland takes command of the ship.
6. Describe Hornblower's appearance throughout Chapter 10.
7. What does it mean to "kiss the gunner's daughter" in naval terms?
8. At the beginning of Chapter 10, what is the signal to the Renown that the fort is in English hands?
9. Even though the Captain has been declared unfit for command and is sequestered in his cabin, at the end of Chapter 6, how is fear of the Captain still a living force on the ship?
10. How is Horatio Hornblower described physically at the beginning of Chapter 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Prior to reading "Lieutenant Hornblower," what do you know of the term, "mutiny?" Compare that perspective to the one you have after reading the novel. Are there instances where mutiny is understandable and justifiable? Explain your answer and look to the text for examples.
Essay Topic 2
The plot of "Lieutenant Hornblower" is event-driven. What is the sequence of events that occur throughout the novel that cause the plot to advance? How do these events change the setting, the action, the mood, and the characters' reactions? What is the climactic event of the novel that results in the resolution of the main conflict?
Essay Topic 3
What is the importance of studying an author's biography prior to delving into a novel written by that same author? What do you learn about C.S. Forester that makes your reading of "Lieutenant Hornblower" more interesting, more informed, or more complicated? Is this is a useful research tool when starting to read a novel? Why or why not?
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