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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. What happens after Hornblower captures the French gunboat in the battle at Le Havre?

2. What else does Admiral Pellow send as reinforcements?

3. How does Hornblower know the captain of the Porta Coeli?

4. Who is the captain of His Majesty's Flame?

5. How does Chadwick react to his orders from Hornblower?

Short Essay Questions

1. Hornblower is surprised after speaking with the leader of the mutineers, why?

2. How does Captain Bush react to Captain Freeman's talent for reading fortunes?

3. In addition to his rank, Hornblower is also well-connected through other ways, how?

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

5. At the beginning of the book, what is Hornblower's relationship with his wife like? How does C. S. Forester show this?

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

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

8. Being a sailor is dangerous and hard work, what do sailors expect in terms of monetary rewards?

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

10. What happens to show Hornblower that the French may be just as tired of the war as the English?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does C. S. Forester use historical figures and events in his books? How accurate are his depictions?

Essay Topic 2

In the 19th century, there is no formal officer training or school for sailors. How do you think Hornblower's service on board the various ships affects his career? Compare and contrast Horatio Hornblower's education to that of a modern day officer. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of apprenticeship?

Essay Topic 3

C. S. Forester does not make Hornblower perfect. What are some of his flaws? Why does Hornblower have flaws?

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