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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 the gaffe Lady Barbara makes which eases Hornblower's mind about her knowledge of ships and her intelligence?

2. What is the fate of Natividad?

3. What is secured on the deck of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?

4. Who died after having both legs smashed below the knees?

5. What had Hornblower remembered to do for his crew before sending them into action?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hornblower's reaction at seeing El Supremo in chains on the Spanish lugger?

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

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

4. Describe the condition of the crew of Lydia after the sea battle with Natividad?

5. Describe what Lady Barbara does in the cockpit.

6. After a fierce sea battle , both ships severely damaged, what does Hornblower do?

7. What is Hornblower decked out in when he goes ashore at Panama?

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

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

10. How do you suppose Lydia wins the battle against Natividad , which is a much larger ship with more guns?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

1) Describe how the Spanish lugger's officers board the Lydia disclosing that Spain is now the ally of England.

2) What did Napoleon do that angered the Spaniards so much that they no longer sided with France but became the allies of England?

3) What is the reaction of the Spaniards to Hornblower's confession that he captured the Natividad and turned it over to El Supremo?

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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