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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 upset by the English newspaper article?
2. What is the first indication that things are not going well for the attack force sent to fight Napoleon's troops?
3. What happens to Captain Bush after the encounter with Napoleon's troops at Caudebec?
4. What does Hornblower plan to do with the militia?
5. Why is Hornblower particularly upset with the news about Captain Bush?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. In the end, no fighting is necessary at Rouen, why?
3. With Le Havre declaring for the French King, what does Hornblower's superiors in England do?
4. What is LeBrun able to do to make it easier for Hornblower to secure the harbor defenses at Le Havre?
5. How is Hornblower captured at the end of the book?
6. What does Hornblower plan to do with the militia sent to bolster Le Havre's defenses? Why?
7. Who surprises Hornblower by visiting him at Le Havre? Why is this surprising?
8. Why is Hornblower conflicted about going back to France?
9. With Napoleon in power again, what does Hornblower do?
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
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 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
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?
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