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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 powers the Spanish Galleys?

2. What does Hornblower see stacked in the town square of a French village?

3. Who does Hammond challenge to a duel?

4. Why is Hornblower chosen to be liaison between the two men in charge of the special cargo the indefatigable is to transport?

5. How many men from the examination room will be selected as lieutenants?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hornblower do for his men before delivering the cattle to the British fleet?

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

3. Why does Hornblower consider the fire ship to be a fortunate circumstance for him?

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

5. How does Hornblower feel about Edrington?

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

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

8. What is a fire ship?

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

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

Power and greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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