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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 stumble over his words during dinner at the Leightons'?

2. In Chapter 5, how does Hornblower describe the way he readied the Sutherland?

3. How does Hornblower feel as he nears the place where he will drop off the Indiamen?

4. How do the French luggers attack the Sutherland?

5. Why do criminals join the Royal Navy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Hornblower complain about in Chapter 6?

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

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. How does Hornblower ready the Sutherland for sea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is England represented in this novel? How is England described? What is the effect of England being portrayed this way? Use specific example from the novel to support your ideas, including the narrator's, or character's, vocabulary.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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