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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. At the royal banquet, what does Hornblower realize about his wife?

2. How does Marie die?

3. What does the Comte think of Brown's plans?

4. Who is still with Hornblower when the French troops catch up with them?

5. Who does Hornblower have on board the Porta Coeli?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hornblower have the English troops do at the end of the Mayor Momas' ceremony, and why is this significant?

2. Two important historical events follow soon after Hornblower's capture of Rouen. What are they? Why are they significant?

3. With Le Havre declaring for the French King, what does Hornblower's superiors in England do?

4. What does Hornblower note about the church service he accompanies the Duke d'Angoulême to? Why is this significant?

5. Why doesn't Hornblower go to Vienna with his wife Barbara?

6. Why does Hornblower's decision to go back to France make Brown so happy?

7. What are some of the reasons that Hornblower doesn't return immediately to England?

8. In the end, no fighting is necessary at Rouen, why?

9. What happens to Marie at the end of the book and why is this significant?

10. What happens at the welcoming ceremony the Mayor of Le Havre conducts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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