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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 local magistrate tell the Comte after he is captured by Napoleon's troops?

2. Where does the attack force go to meet Napoleon's troops?

3. Where does Hornblower go first with his royal guest?

4. Instead of returning to England, what does Hornblower decide to do while in Nevers?

5. What position does Hornblower assume at Le Havre after the surrender of the town?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the end, no fighting is necessary at Rouen, why?

2. How is Hornblower captured at the end of the book?

3. What does Hornblower find in Nevers?

4. How does C. S. Forester show that the English admire and think well of Hornblower and his actions? What does this show us about Hornblower?

5. How does Hornblower react to Barbara's presence?

6. What does Hornblower plan to do with the militia sent to bolster Le Havre's defenses? Why?

7. Who surprises Hornblower by visiting him at Le Havre? Why is this surprising?

8. What does Hornblower come to realize about his wife and himself?

9. What happens at the welcoming ceremony the Mayor of Le Havre conducts?

10. Two important historical events follow soon after Hornblower's capture of Rouen. What are they? Why are they significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the characteristics of a good leader? Compare the captains in this book: Bush, Freeman and Chadwick. Are they good leaders or not? What about the Comte and the Duke and Duchess of d'Angoulême?

Essay Topic 2

How does C. S. Forester use Hornblower's actions to reveal his character? List some examples.

Essay Topic 3

A number of characters die in this book, including Hornblower's mistress and his best friend. Why do you think C. S. Forester kills off these characters?

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