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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. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?

2. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?

3. In Chapter 10, what does Hornblower order to be put in the lifeboats?

4. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?

5. After setting out to sea, what happens to several of the new crew members on the Sutherland?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does Bush play in the capture of the Spanish fortress?

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

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

4. How are the new crew treated aboard the Sutherland?

5. What does Hornblower capture from the Spanish fortress?

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

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

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

9. What makes Hornblower nervous about his dinner with the Leightons in Chapter 3?

10. What is Hornblower offered as a reward for his work helping the Indianmen ships arrive safely?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Hornblower's fame, successes and failures throughout this novel. What defines each part of his career? How do they work together? How do they work against each other?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Hornblower's relationship with his wife, Maria, to his relationship with Barbara.

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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