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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. Who else comes to Le Havre that is even more surprising to Hornblower?
2. Where does Hornblower send the Porta Coeli as part of his plan for the militia?
3. Who leads the force to attack the troops Napoleon is sending to take back Le Havre?
4. Why is Hornblower angry at the Duke d'Angoulême?
5. How is Hornblower recognized for his services?
Short Essay Questions
1. With the wars end, what decision does Barbara make that puts a further strain on her relationship with Hornblower?
2. With Napoleon in power again, what does Hornblower do?
3. Who surprises Hornblower by visiting him at Le Havre? Why is this surprising?
4. How does Hornblower ruin the evening for his wife at the Duke's banquet and reception? Why is this significant?
5. How does C. S. Forester show that the English admire and think well of Hornblower and his actions? What does this show us about Hornblower?
6. With Le Havre declaring for the French King, what does Hornblower's superiors in England do?
7. How is Hornblower captured at the end of the book?
8. In the end, no fighting is necessary at Rouen, why?
9. Why doesn't Hornblower go to Vienna with his wife Barbara?
10. What does Hornblower plan to do with the militia sent to bolster Le Havre's defenses? Why?
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
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?
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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