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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 is Hornblower afraid of happening on the Flame?

2. What do the sailors think of Hornblower's daily ritual?

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

4. What is the name of Captain Bush's ship?

5. How does Hornblower get onto the Flame?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does C. S. Forester make Hornblower prone to seasickness?

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

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

6. Captain Freeman offers to read Hornblower's fortune using tarot cards. What does he see and how does Hornblower react? Why does C. S. Forester include this scene in the book?

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

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

9. What does Hornblower's plan to deal with mutineers depend on?

10. Hornblower thinks the mutineers are mistreated, but he still suppresses the mutiny, why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hornblower does not see himself as a hero as others do. Do you think he is? Why? Why not? Find examples in the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Hornblower seems to be the only person in the book who is sympathetic to the plight of the mutineers. Why do you think this is the case? What motivates Hornblower to pardon and commute their sentences?

Essay Topic 3

How important is social standing in the 19th century? Does Hornblower do as well in his career if he is born a peer? Does he do better?

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