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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 do Hornblower and his volunteers reach the French coaster?

2. What does Hornblower decide to attack instead of the French shore?

3. Who throws a line out to the Pluto in Chapter 16?

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

5. How effective is the Italian army's return shot to the Sutherland?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brown help to save the Pluto in Chapter 16?

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

3. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

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

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

6. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

7. What does Colonel Juan Claros bring with him to help the English?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two scenes of military action. Consider who is in charge, the orders, the action itself, and the final effects.

Essay Topic 2

How does Hornblower's crew aboard the Sutherland grow from a mismatched effort into a well-built team? What are the results of this growth?

Essay Topic 3

Consider Hornblower's fame, successes and failures throughout this novel. What defines each part of his career? How do they work together? How do they work against each other?

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