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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 will lead the Indefatigable as they transport the special cargo?

2. What kind of accent does the Duchess of Wharfedale have?

3. What does the lieutenant examination consist of?

4. What is Hornblower ordered to do when the town he is a liaison in is attacked?

5. Where are the retreating soldiers ferried to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a fire ship?

2. What was the main objective for Pouzages supposed to be when he entered Muzzilac?

3. What happens when the wind dies and leaves the Indefatigable becalmed?

4. How does Hornblower feel about his fancy dinner at the Government house?

5. What does Hornblower think when he sees the size of the the army invading France?

6. Who is Kitty Cobham?

7. How are the Spanish Galleys different than ordinary ships?

8. What is Hornblower's job while in Muzzilac, and why is he chosen for this position?

9. What does Hornblower and his crew have to do after loading all the cattle into the ship?

10. What did Hornblower and Foster do when the fire ship came towards the British fleet of ships?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choosing sides was a theme that was presented in this book. What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how did it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal was a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters were most affected by it?

Essay Topic 3

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

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