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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. Why is royalty coming to Le Havre?

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

3. What happens when Hornblower arrives at Rouen?

4. Why is Hornblower angry at the Duke d'Angoulême?

5. What is the first indication that things are not going well for the attack force sent to fight Napoleon's troops?

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

3. What does Hornblower come to realize about his wife and himself?

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

5. What does Hornblower find in Nevers?

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

7. How is Hornblower captured at the end of the book?

8. Who surprises Hornblower by visiting him at Le Havre? Why is this surprising?

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

10. What does Napoleon's troops do to further decimate the morale and number of the Comte and his followers? 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

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare the two women in this book, Barbara and Marie, and their effect on Hornblower. Who is more typical of a woman of this time period? Barbara or Marie? Why and why not?

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