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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. What is Hornblower ordered to do by the Spanish emmissaries?

2. What was El Supremo dressed in when presented to Hornblower aboard the Spanish lugger?

3. Who accompanies Lady Barbara ?

4. Where does Lady Barbara take up residence aboard Lydia, displacing the person who resided there before?

5. What was the chief fear Hornblower had going into battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lady Barbara Wellesley's physical appearance?

2. After being refused safe harbor at Panama, what does Hornblower do?

3. What is Hornblower instructed to do by the Spanish officers who boarded Lydia?

4. What problem does Lydia have as it weighs anchor after Hornblower's visit with the Viceroy at Panama?

5. Who accompanies Lady Barbara?

6. Upon sighting Natividad, both ships shortening sail due to foul weather, what does Hornblower do unexpectedly when the two shipd are on a collision course?

7. What did Hornblower have to confess to the Spaniards?

8. Who seeks passage aboard Lydia and why?

9. What is Hornblower forced to due in order to close in on Natividad when there is no wind for the sails?

10. What is Hornblower supposed to do before dealing with Natividad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe at least three different kinds of captains mentioned by Bush, Gerard, Hornblower and Crystal.

2) Describe the conversations Hornblower and Lady Barbara have when they chatter about their former lives. What do they mention in those conversations?

3) Describe the conversations Lady Barbara and Hornblower have about books and literature. Mention examples of books or poetry Lady Barbara enjoyed reading and books or poetry Hornblower enjoyed reading.

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

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) Describe how Captain Hornblower represses his normal behavior in order to better obey the secret orders of the Admiralty.

Part 2) Do you think Captain Hornblower is a good captain? Why?

Part 3) Describe the relationship between Captain Hornblower and his crew. Do you think Captain Hornblower cares for his officers and crew? Why do you think so?

Part 4) Choose one of the above and and write about it.

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe the refitting which had to be done to the Lydia before it could resume the battle.

2) Describe the sad duty Hornblower has to do which takes him momentarily away from repairing the ship.

3) Describe the cable tier where Lady Barbara must remain for safety during the battle.

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

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