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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 capture the night after the attack on the French battery?

2. What weapon does Hornblower use against the French sailors in Chapter 11?

3. What occupation does Villena resist?

4. What does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?

5. Why does Leighton want Hornblower to lead his forces in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Hornblower decide to attack using the canal in Chapter 12?

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

6. Why is Hornblower concerned about teaming up with the Spanish?

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

8. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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