Flying Colours Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Flying Colours Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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 does the doctor do to help Bush?

2. What does the Spanish warden demand?

3. When does the Count think it will be safe to escape?

4. Who shares the interviewer's lack of concern for the welfare of those under his supervision?

5. Where are Hornblower and the other two taken?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where and when is Hornblower when the book opens?

2. What happens to the coach that stops travel for a while?

3. What is Hornblower told will be done with him? How would you feel if you were him?

4. How does Hornblower decide who will travel to Paris with him? Do you think it was a good choice?

5. How do the Spanish treat Hornblower and what can he see from where he is? What do you think it says about his character that they would do this?

6. In what kind of physical shape is Bush?

7. What seems to be one of Hornblowers primary emotional states? What does he think when he reviews his actions which led to his imprisonment?

8. How does Hornblower feel when preparing for bed with the other prisoners? How does he feel about his pending execution? Do you think he is a coward that he worries about his possible reaction at the time of the execution?

9. How does Hornblower appeal to Caillard's humanity and what is Caillard's response?

10. What does Hornblower think about when told Admiral Leighton might die? Do you think his thoughts make him less that honorable?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much attention is given to the treatment of battle wounds, particularly that of Bush's amputated foot. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the medical remedies used in FLYING COLOURS to that which would be done in our modern world.

2. Many wars are partially, if not completely, determined by factors other than the actual fighting. One of those factors is disease. Research and discuss how epidemics/pandemics have influenced the outcome of three different wars throughout history.

3. Discuss why men died so readily of wounds that would be easily treated today.

Essay Topic 2

Several of the "enemy" are kind to Hornblower and his men, starting with the Spanish warden who insists that Hornblower be allowed a steward and who gives Hornblower money for the trip. Additionally, various surgeons and innkeepers along the way offer kindness. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think people who are kind tend to be kind, whether it is an enemy or friend? Why or why not.

2. Is it traitorous to be kind even to the "enemy" as some of the Spaniards are along the way as Hornblower and his men are traveling?

3. How do you think the kindness and maintaining of honor when confronted with the "enemy" in a prisoner-type situation helps when the war is over and those at war attempt to heal the "bad blood" between the nations?

4. Is kindness possible to one's enemy when at war?

Essay Topic 3

Caillard, like the tyrant Napoleon, denigrates his social and military inferiors and cares little or nothing for the welfare of those under his supervision. Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze Caillard as a person and military officer throughout the story.

2. Discuss what you believe are ten of the most important traits of an officer and which of these Hornblower seems to possess.

3. How important do you think it is to the winning of a war to have men (or women) who can command the respect and loyalty of their troops? Explain fully.

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