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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. What is the name of the first ship Hornblower is assigned duty to in the Navy?

2. What does Hornblower allow the crew of the captured vessel to do after the first night of their capture?

3. What is the name of the captain of the Indefatigable?

4. What does Hornblower find in the cable tier at night?

5. What does Hornblower do when he suspects the hull of the captured ship was breached?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hornblower's part in Captain Pellew's plan to attack the Papillon?

2. What does Hornblower do when he sees the Indefatigable coming towards the Pique?

3. What does Hornblower contemplate doing when Simpson's hazing gets worse and worse?

4. Who is given command of the Marie Galant, and what is he told to do with it?

5. Where does Hornblower go to get some solitude on the ship, and who joins him sometimes?

6. What is the duty of the Indefatigable out at sea?

7. What does Masters do with the pistols used in the duel between Simpson and Hornblower, and why?

8. What happens to Hales as the boats near the Papillon before the attack?

9. What happens when the Pique sees the Indefatigable coming towards them and why?

10. Where does Hornblower plan to sail to after losing the Marie Galant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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