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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. Just before he meets the Flame's crew, what is Hornblower's plan? What is he going to do with the Flame's crew?

3. Who teaches Hornblower the technique of long splicing?

4. What happens as the Porta Coeli sights the Flame?

5. When does Hornblower learn long splicing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Hornblower worried about the reactions of the Porta Coeli's crew to the mutiny on the Flame?

3. What does Hornblower do with Lieutenant Chadwick, the one who loses control of the Flame through mutiny?

4. As a midshipman, Hornblower is atypical, why?

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

6. What is Hornblower's attitude towards the mutineers?

7. Why is suppressing the mutineers particularly difficult for Hornblower?

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

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

10. What does LeBrun tell Hornblower about the latest imperial dispatches from Paris? What does this news suggest about the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are conditions like for the common sailor in the 19th century? What are the pluses and minuses? Based on C. S. Forester's depiction, is being a sailor a good career choice? Why? Why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how Hornblower's feelings towards his wife change throughout this book. How much of this is due to Barbara and how much is it due to Hornblower's own intimacy issues?

Essay Topic 3

How well do you think someone like Hornblower does in modern society? Is he adaptable enough? Is Hornblower the type of person who succeeds no matter what time period he lives in? Why? Why not? Support your position with examples from the book.

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