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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 does Hornblower most appreciate about the Sutherland?

2. During their first dinner together, what does Bolton decide one of the ships-of-line should do?

3. How many more crew members are on the Sutherland than Hornblower's previous ship?

4. What signal does the French brig raise on its flags?

5. How does Hornblower pay for his personal provisions to be used while on the Sutherland?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 5, what does the green crew do to upset Hornblower?

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

6. What does Hornblower capture from the Spanish fortress?

7. What happens when Bolton and Hornblower have dinner in Chapter 9?

8. How does Hornblower get to the Spanish fortress?

9. What is Hornblower's first impression of the Boltons?

10. What is Hornblower's opinion of Bolton?

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

Follow the development of Longley as a character. How does he grow? What does he symbolize? Examine the turning point for his character and how it helped to move the plot forward.

Essay Topic 3

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

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