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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. Brown has plans of his own in France. What does he tell Hornblower?
2. To whom do the placards' promises not extend?
3. Who accompanies Hornblower on this trip to the Chateau de Graçay?
4. Who is still with Hornblower when the French troops catch up with them?
5. What is the news from the war front (March 1814)?
Short Essay Questions
1. With Napoleon in power again, what does Hornblower do?
2. What is LeBrun able to do to make it easier for Hornblower to secure the harbor defenses at Le Havre?
3. Why is Hornblower conflicted about going back to France?
4. How are Hornblower and the Comte saved from execution?
5. What does Hornblower come to realize about his wife and himself?
6. What is Napoleon Bonaparte's response to Le Havre's liberation? Why?
7. Who surprises Hornblower by visiting him at Le Havre? Why is this surprising?
8. What does Hornblower note about the church service he accompanies the Duke d'Angoulême to? Why is this significant?
9. What does Hornblower find in Nevers?
10. Two important historical events follow soon after Hornblower's capture of Rouen. What are they? Why are they significant?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What are the characteristics of a good leader? Compare the captains in this book: Bush, Freeman and Chadwick. Are they good leaders or not? What about the Comte and the Duke and Duchess of d'Angoulême?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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