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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 does Hornblower ensure that the Pluto doesn't collide with the Sutherland?

2. How does Leighton feel about Hornblower's actions against the Italian army?

3. In Chapter 13, who are the Italians allied with?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Villena?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

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

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

10. What do Hornblower's crew do once the people leave the French coaster?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Ship of the Line" is considered to be historical fiction. What is historical fiction, and how does this novel meet the requirements of the genre?

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

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.

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