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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 month does this book begin in?

2. Which ship from the flotilla runs aground while chasing the Blanchefleur?

3. What year does this book begin in?

4. What title does Hornblower hold when he is on land at the beginning of this book?

5. How does Hornblower board the ship he will be sailing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Hornblower and Bush do on the deck when they begin traveling through the Sound?

2. What happens when Hornblower orders his men to board the Maggie Jones?

3. How do Hornblower and his wife spend their last few moments together before Hornblower leaves?

4. How does Hornblower feel after the Blanchefleur has been destroyed?

5. What does the flotilla do when they are fired on by the Danish forces in the Sound?

6. What is Hornblower surprised and pleased about when he first boards his ship?

7. How does Bush feel about Braun when they are first introduced?

8. What happens when the Harvey is unmasted by Danish fire?

9. Who does Hornblower call into a council before beginning his chase on the Blanchefleur?

10. What does Hornblower do to keep his crew calm before entering the Sound?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choosing sides was a theme that was presented in this play. What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how did it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal was a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters were most affected by it?

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