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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 Hornblower lead the initial attack on the French battery?

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

3. What does Leighton signal to the Sutherland during its attempt to rescue the Pluto?

4. What does Claros do with his Spanish infantry when the French march from their strongpoint in Chapter 18?

5. What does Claros tell Hornblower about the lack of help from the Spanish in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when the French leave their strongpoint in Chapter 18?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

How is England represented in this novel? How is England described? What is the effect of England being portrayed this way? Use specific example from the novel to support your ideas, including the narrator's, or character's, vocabulary.

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