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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 far above the deck is the foremast gallant top?

2. Hornblower was ordered to form an alliance with whom in rebellion against Spain?

3. How many guns does the H.M.S. Lydia have on board?

4. How does El Supremo view his subjects?

5. What does Hornblower see on his way to the palace?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Captain Hornblower's appearance?

2. What are some of the insults Hornblower disregards in order to accomplish his goals?

3. What does El Supremo demand upon boarding Natividad and why is it meaningless?

4. What is the stragegy that El Supremo lays out to Hornblower about conquest?

5. What does Hornblower do when he is told Natividad is approaching?

6. Which supplies was Lydia out of or low on after seven months at sea?

7. What was Captain Hornblower ordered to do by the British admiralty?

8. How did Horatio Hornblower prove himself a good captain during the section "The Prosperous Voyage"?

9. Describe the incident which took place in the village near where Lydia was anchored?

10. What does Hornblower do with the captured officers and crew of Natividad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the Isle of Coiba. Why did Hornblower choose this island to anchor in?

2) Describe how Hornblower and his crew prepares the Lydia to be repaired.

3) Describe the repairs that have to be made on the ship. Are the repairs successfully completed?

4) Choose one of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

1) Describe the party Lady Barbara has for the officers. How does she interact with Hornblower and the officers?

2) Describe Hornblower's and the officers' opinion of Lady Barbara when they get to know her better at the dinner party.

3) Describe some of the social and cultural accomplishments of Lady Barbara which are revealed during the dinner party she gives.

4) Choose one of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe Hornblower's trip to the palace of El Supremo. What does he see along the way that disturbs him? Describe the palace and El Supremo's physical appearance.

2) Describe El Supremo's character. In what ways does he exhibit insanity? What does he claim is his ancestry?

3) Who are the "unenlightened?" Why does El Supremo call them that? What is their punishment?

4) Choose one of these three topics and write about it.

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