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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. Who does Hornblower take ashore with him after the fire ship incident?

2. How are the slaves on the Spanish Galley clothed?

3. What does Hornblower see a rat do when he goes ashore after the fire ship incident?

4. How many men from the examination room will be selected as lieutenants?

5. What is the French leader's duty after leaving the Indefatigable?

Short Essay Questions

1. On what grounds is Hornblower released from prison?

2. What do Pouzauges and his men do when they get to Muzzilac?

3. Who is Kitty Cobham?

4. What does Pellew do when he hears about Hornblower's success with the Spanish Galley?

5. What does Hornblower see in the town square of Muzzilac after running a message to Edrington?

6. How does Captain Pellew hear about the peace between France and Spain, and what is he ordered to do?

7. What strange occurrences does Hornblower witness when he goes on shore to trade for cattle?

8. Why does Hornblower consider the fire ship to be a fortunate circumstance for him?

9. How does Hornblower capture the Spanish ship while he is heading to deliver the cargo of cattle to the British fleet?

10. How are the Spanish Galleys different than ordinary ships?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented 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 3

Valor was a theme of this book that was very important to many of the characters involved. Where did this theme of valor present itself and how did these occurrences affect the characters involved in those scenes?

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