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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 Hornblower and his crew spend the first summer at war doing?

2. Why does Cornwallis want Hornblower to intercept the fleet coming from South America?

3. Who is Doughty's replacement?

4. How does Cornwallis appear after hearing about the water emergency on the Hotspur?

5. What does Hornblower notice about two frigates in the bay after Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Hornblower ask to re-fill his water supply, and what answer is he given?

2. What changes set in at the winter, and what does this mean for Hornblower?

3. Why is the navy so important to England's success?

4. What does Doughty make for Hornblower on his first day in his service?

5. How does Hornblower feel about domestic life?

6. Why is Hornblower unable to re-provision his ship when he was meant to?

7. Who is Hornblower's visitor while in Cadiz, and what do they discuss?

8. Why does Hornblower choose to add Grimes's name to the list of men killed in action?

9. What does Bush say to Hornblower after the excitement of the night attack is over?

10. How does Hornblower word his experience at the semaphore, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Hornblower mean when he says he hates the random fatality in war, and what brings about this strange train of thought?

Essay Topic 2

What is the semaphore and what significance does it have in this plot?

Essay Topic 3

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

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