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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. How many men does Hornblower bring with him to aid the Renown during the prisoner rebellion?
2. What does Hornblower do while at the Long Rooms?
3. Admiral Lambert renames La Gaditana the ________.
4. The women prisoners on board the ship are kept on the _______________.
5. Hornblower is in charge of the ships by commanding the largest called _________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. When Colonel Ortega and his ship approach the fort, they wave a white flag and sound the trumpets. What is the point of this?
2. What season is it during Bush's second visit with Hornblower in Pourtsmouth?
3. What becomes of Wellard, and how is this known?
4. How is Surgeon Sankey characterized throughout Chapter 15?
5. How are the Spanish prisoners kept and treated on the Renown?
6. What are Colonel Ortega's terms for a capitulation?
7. Describe the Retribution, formerly known as La Gaditana.
8. What is the reward for Bush after the victory in Haiti?
9. Describe Bush's fighting style during the prisoners' rebellion on board the Renown.
10. Describe how the Marines conclude their beat once it's reached its end.
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
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 3
How is the relationship between Bush and Hornblower different once the two officers reunite in Portsmouth? How are their behaviors different towards one another in contrast to how they communicated while on the Renown? How have the men changed since their time together on the Renown? Why is this change significant to acknowledge?
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