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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 Hornblower not happy and is awkward with his wife when she visits him at Le Havre?

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

3. What does placards promise for the Comte's followers?

4. What does Hornblower plan to do about Napoleon's show of force?

5. What does Napoleon do (April 1814) not long after Hornblower secures Rouen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hornblower conflicted about going back to France?

2. What does Hornblower plan to do with the militia sent to bolster Le Havre's defenses? Why?

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

4. How does Hornblower react to Barbara's presence?

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

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

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

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

9. What does the Mayor of Le Havre do when he meets Hornblower? Why is this significant?

10. What is Napoleon Bonaparte's response to Le Havre's liberation? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How self-aware is Hornblower of his own character traits? Do you think Hornblower develops more fully as a character over the course of this book? How "real" of a person is he? How does he compare to characters in other novels of the period?

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

C. S. Forester wrote this book in the 20th century about people and events in the 19th century. How does C. S. Forester use language to give life to the period? Is he successful?

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