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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 kind of ship is the Grasshopper?

2. Who is replacing Pellew as Hornblower's commander?

3. Who does Mrs. Mason disapprove of when Hornblower is at home for a time?

4. Why did Doughty commit his crime?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of ships does Napoleon allow into his armada?

2. What begins to happen to Hornblower's appearance when he has been at sea for six months?

3. Why is Cornwallis so relieved when he hears about the extreme water conditions on the Hotspur?

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

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

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

7. What does the Brest blockade consist of over the first summer at war?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common emotion in this book that is depicted a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Diversity is a very important topic in this book. Where does this appear, and how does Forester present diversity in a dynamic way?

Essay Topic 3

Power and greed are two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

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