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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 Hornblower think Barbara may have married Leighton?

2. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?

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

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

5. In Chapter 5, what type of crew member does Hornblower want the most of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Sutherland look like?

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

3. What is Leighton's squadron?

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

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

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

7. How does Hornblower ready the Sutherland for sea?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Hornblower often had bouts of moodiness. Examine the causes of these moods and the effects on the rest of the novel, including the plot and character development.

Essay Topic 3

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

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