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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 have Major Laird lead in Chapter 18?

2. How many men does Hornblower take with him for the attack on Port Vendres, France?

3. In Chapter 13, who are the Italians allied with?

4. Why can the Sutherland get very close to the marching Italian army in Chapter 14?

5. Why does Leighton accuse Hornblower of disloyalty in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Hornblower's crew do once the people leave the French coaster?

2. Why doesn't the full Spanish army materialize in Chapter 18?

3. Why does Hornblower's crew delay shooting the baggage animals in Chapter 14?

4. In Chapter 11, what are Hornblower's plans for the attack of the French?

5. After their coaster is taken over and destroyed, how do the French try to get even with Hornblower?

6. Why is Hornblower able to take over the French coaster so easily?

7. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

8. What happens to Hornblower when he retreats with Longley in Chapter 18?

9. In Chapter 13, why does Hornblower decide to pass the rendezvous point?

10. Who is Villena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

How do the characters in this novel feel about wealth? How do they measure it? How do they reflect on it? How is wealth a character or driving force in this novel?

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