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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 Hornblower weak at doing?

2. How many slaves are on board a Spanish Galley?

3. Who is ordered to accompany Hornblower on his way to England after taking in the Le Reve?

4. Where are the retreating soldiers ferried to?

5. Who will Hornblower be replacing when he becomes an active lieutenant?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower see in the town square of Muzzilac after running a message to Edrington?

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

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

5. Who is Kitty Cobham?

6. How does Hornblower feel about Edrington?

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

8. How does Captain Pellew hear about the peace between France and Spain, and what is he ordered to do?

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

10. Who is Hornblower ordered to accompany back to England after the dinner, and how does Hornblower feel about this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Hornblower endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

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