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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. In Chapter 18, who says: "Twarn't Horny's fault"?

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

3. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Hornblower say the French will have to do?

4. Once the French-occupied strongpoint can be seen, what does Hornblower decide to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Villena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose the three main concerns Hornblower has about his work under Leighton. Describe each and how the concerns came to be, how they developed, and how they were resolved or not resolved. What do Hornblower's concerns reveal about him?

Essay Topic 2

How do the characters in this novel feel about wealth? How do they measure it? How do they reflect on it? How is wealth a character or driving force in this novel?

Essay Topic 3

"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?

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