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

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

4. In Chapter 11, how many prizes does Hornblower capture in a 24-hour period?

5. What rank does Villena have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does the Italian army react when the Sutherland comes alongside them?

10. Who is Villena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hornblower often had bouts of moodiness. Examine the causes of these moods and the effects on the rest of the novel, including the plot and character development.

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

While preparing the Sutherland, Hornblower was very concerned about the stores. What did the supplies and stores represent to Hornblower, and what did the lack of them mean to the novel? How was this issue resolved?

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