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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. Where does the Pluto go for repairs?

2. What does Claros do with his Spanish infantry when the French march from their strongpoint in Chapter 18?

3. What is the terrain like behind the road the Italian army is marching on in Chapter 14?

4. Which part of Hornblower's crew is the last to retreat in Chapter 18?

5. In Chapter 17, who does Leighton decide to enter into a joint operation with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Villena?

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

3. How does Hornblower lead the attack on the Italian army?

4. In Chapter 15, how does Hornblower assess the ships in his squadron?

5. During the storm in Chapter 15, what happens to the Pluto?

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

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

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

9. Why does Leighton want to team up with the Spanish army in Chapter 17?

10. What happens when the Pluto comes close to the Spanish coast in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Ship of the Line" is considered to be historical fiction. What is historical fiction, and how does this novel meet the requirements of the genre?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the ways that Hornblower recruits crew for his ship and missions. Compare and contrast these methods, and evaluate them in terms of honesty.

Essay Topic 3

How are the French described and reflected on in this novel? Why is this the case? What role might this novel had played in history?

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