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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. Why does the Italian army wave their hats at the Sutherland?

3. What do the French do with Hornblower's clothing in Chapter 12?

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

5. What happens to Pluto during the storm in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why doesn't the full Spanish army materialize in Chapter 18?

5. Who is Villena?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Follow the development of Longley as a character. How does he grow? What does he symbolize? Examine the turning point for his character and how it helped to move the plot forward.

Essay Topic 2

"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 3

How are the ocean and other waterways characters in this novel? How are they characterized? How are they developed? What role do they play in developing the other characters and moving the plot forward?

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