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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. How are the slaves on the Spanish Galley clothed?

2. Who sends Hornblower to take his lieutenant examination?

3. Where is Hornblower supposed to take the cargo he purchased on shore?

4. Who is with Hornblower when he sees a Spanish ship wrecked on the rocks while he is in prison?

5. Which of the following is NOT a name on the board of examiners?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Hornblower and Foster so afraid they will drown when they jump off of the fire ship?

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

3. What did the lieutenant examination end up consisting of?

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

5. What is the cause of the strange occurrences Hornblower witnesses when he goes on shore to trade for cattle, and who discovers it?

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

7. What strange occurrences does Hornblower witness when he goes on shore to trade for cattle?

8. How does Hornblower get on board the Spanish Galley?

9. How does Hornblower feel about Edrington?

10. What does Pellew do when he hears about Hornblower's success with the Spanish Galley?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Edrington and Pouzanges were two characters who held the same office in the military, but were markedly different in other ways. Use some examples from the text to compare and contrast these two dynamic characters.

Essay Topic 2

Valor was a theme of this book that was very important to many of the characters involved. Where did this theme of valor present itself and how did these occurrences affect the characters involved in those scenes?

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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