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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 does Hornblower know Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick?

2. Why does Lord St. Vincent leave the church service?

3. Who meets Hornblower and identifies himself as Captain of the Flame?

4. Who is among the reinforcements that Admiral Pellew sends?

5. What is unique about Lord St. Vincent's instructions to Hornblower?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the point of showing Hornblower's daily bathing ritual?

2. How does C. S. Forester show that Hornblower has the "common touch" in his interactions with men?

3. What does the Admiralty do on Hornblower's news of the Flame and the possible surrender of Le Havre?

4. Other than the prize money, why does Hornblower want to capture the French East India ship?

5. What does Hornblower think of the war and why is this rather ironic?

6. What happens to the mutineers after the French East India ship is captured?

7. What happens to some of the other mutineers from the Flame?

8. What is Hornblower supposed to do with the mutineers? Why is this important?

9. What type of deal is offered to Hornblower on behalf of the Mayor of Le Havre? Why?

10. How does C. S. Forester quickly establish Hornblower's rank and importance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the two women in this book, Barbara and Marie, and their effect on Hornblower. Who is more typical of a woman of this time period? Barbara or Marie? Why and why not?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the scarf that Hornblower's wife makes and gives to him as a memento?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the typical conditions on a British ship of the line as experienced by a seaman and an officer. Why are things so different? How much of this can be attributed to class inequality?

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