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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 do the military men aboard the Sutherland feel about the Indiamen's crew's work ethic?

2. What is Hornblower offered for his services, escorting the Indiamen?

3. How does Hornblower describe the Sutherland?

4. How does Hornblower describe the lower decks of the Sutherland?

5. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hornblower get to the Spanish fortress?

2. What is Hornblower's opinion of Bolton?

3. How does Hornblower feel about having women on his ship?

4. What is worrisome about the Indiamen ships' signals?

5. In Chapter 5, why does Hornblower worry so much about the crew?

6. What does Hornblower assume about the French brig's flag that says "MV"?

7. What does Hornblower complain about in Chapter 6?

8. What happens when the two French luggers come upon the Sutherland?

9. After dropping off the Indianmen ships, what does Hornblower do to their crew?

10. What does Hornblower do when he is accused of breaking the law in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Ship of the Line" is considered to be historical fiction. What is historical fiction, and how does this novel meet the requirements of the genre?

Essay Topic 2

Even though the war in this novel takes place in the 1800's, how is the message about the fighting relevant throughout time? Consider the effects of the fighting and the emotions tied to the fighting, among other topics.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the ways that Hornblower recruits crew for his ship and missions. Compare and contrast these methods, and evaluate them in terms of honesty.

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