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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. How many quarterdeck cannonades does Hornblower use against the Italian army?

2. Why does Villena say his horse died?

3. How does Leighton react to news of the face-off with the French in Chapter 18?

4. Why does Hornblower have his men shoot the baggage animals in Chapter 14?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. After attacking the French battery, what does Hornblower think of his crew?

2. What happens when Hornblower finally returns the Sutherland to the rendezvous point in Chapter 15?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

10. Who is Villena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose the three main concerns Hornblower has about his work under Leighton. Describe each and how the concerns came to be, how they developed, and how they were resolved or not resolved. What do Hornblower's concerns reveal about him?

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

Examine the symbolism of flags throughout this novel. What do they represent? How are they used?

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