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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. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?

2. What is Llanza?

3. How does Hornblower describe the way he dresses while dining with the Leightons?

4. Out of all the topics Maria discussed with Barbara at dinner, which does Hornblower find annoying?

5. Why is the Sutherland able to escape the French luggers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hornblower so relieved when the Sutherland leaves port?

2. What worries from home does Hornblower take with him onto the Sutherland?

3. How does Hornblower's relationship with his crew members change after the French lugger attack?

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

5. Why does Hornblower have a difficult time falling asleep in Chapter 4?

6. What things does Hornblower do to increase the size of the Sutherland's crew?

7. What does Hornblower do with his favorite sword in Chapter 5?

8. What is Hornblower's relationship with Barbara Leighton at the beginning of this novel?

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

10. How does Hornblower react after the French lugger attack, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What types of prizes and rewards does Hornblower receive while on the sea in the Sutherland? How does he respond to each of these? What do they represent to him? How do they impact Hornblower's actions and thoughts afterward?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the symbolism of flags throughout this novel. What do they represent? How are they used?

Essay Topic 3

How are the ocean and other waterways characters in this novel? How are they characterized? How are they developed? What role do they play in developing the other characters and moving the plot forward?

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