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

2. What do Hornblower and his men do when they are aboard the French coaster?

3. Who is the Spanish commanding officer?

4. How does Hornblower's crew ensure that the towing hawser is strong enough in Chapter 16?

5. Where does Hornblower see the large coaster in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

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

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

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

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

8. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

9. What happens when the Pluto comes close to the Spanish coast in Chapter 16?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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