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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. While Bush and Hornblower dine with the new Captain of the Renown, they enjoy __________________.

2. What is the first concern of the previously-mentioned Spanish officer?

3. Finish the quote: "The Court of Inquiry was not nearly as awe-inspiring as a ________."

4. Bush must hurry to catch the carrier wagon back to __________________.

5. While discussing their plans for the Spanish, Buckland tells Hornblower that he talks like a __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Colonel Ortega described physically?

2. The Dons' capitulation is a victory for the British in what ways?

3. Why does Admiral Parry confirm Hornblower's promotion to Commander?

4. How does the gun become "unbushed" towards the middle of Chapter 13?

5. What becomes of Wellard, and how is this known?

6. What season is it during Bush's second visit with Hornblower in Pourtsmouth?

7. Describe the Court of Inquiry.

8. When Colonel Ortega and his ship approach the fort, they wave a white flag and sound the trumpets. What is the point of this?

9. How are the Spanish prisoners kept and treated on the Renown?

10. How is Surgeon Sankey characterized throughout Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describing style is an element of reading fiction that notes the importance of language usage, narration, and point of view, i.e. dialogue, personification, imagery, suspense and humor. What is C.S. Forester's style throughout "Lieutenant Hornblower"? Use specific examples from the text to support your claim.

Essay Topic 2

Who or what is the most apparent antagonist in "Lieutenant Hornblower"? Why do you think this is the case? How does Forester, the author, shed the character in this light? How is the antagonist a foil for the protagonist? Give specific examples from the text to support your claim.

Essay Topic 3

What is life like for the shipmen (officers, midshipmen, volunteers, etc.) and prisoners on board the H.M.S. Renown? What are the sleeping arrangements like? What do they eat? How is the hierarchy of the ship reflected in their daily functioning?

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