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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 Claros tell Hornblower about the lack of help from the Spanish in Chapter 18?

2. Why is saving the Pluto difficult to do in Chapter 16?

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

4. Why does Hornblower turn the Sutherland around after the attack on the Italian army?

5. In Chapter 18, what does Claros demand for the Spanish army?

Short Essay Questions

1. After their coaster is taken over and destroyed, how do the French try to get even with Hornblower?

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

3. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the narrator delivers the plot of this novel. Choose three elements that define the narrator's style and explore each in terms of their effectiveness.

Essay Topic 3

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

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