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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 will lead the Indefatigable as they transport the special cargo?

2. What kinds of ships is the Indefatigable trying to protect against the Spanish Galleys?

3. Where does Hornblower take the Le Reve after it has been captured?

4. What will happen if Hornblower fails his lieutenant examination?

5. What is the Indefatigable told to transport after the capture of the ship with the strange French sails?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower do for his men before delivering the cattle to the British fleet?

3. What did the lieutenant examination end up consisting of?

4. How does Hornblower keep the special and important dispatches safe when a Spanish ship is about to close in on him?

5. Why are Hornblower and Foster so afraid they will drown when they jump off of the fire ship?

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

7. On what grounds is Hornblower released from prison?

8. What is the cause of the strange occurrences Hornblower witnesses when he goes on shore to trade for cattle, and who discovers it?

9. How does Hornblower feel about his fancy dinner at the Government house?

10. Why does Foster challenge Hammond to a duel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

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

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