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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 see stacked in the town square of a French village?
2. How long is Hornblower kept in prison?
3. How many slaves are on board a Spanish Galley?
4. What is Hornblower reprimanded for when his quarantine is over and his cargo is delivered?
5. What does Hornblower exchange for the cargo when he goes to shore after the fire ship incident?
Short Essay Questions
1. How are the Spanish Galleys different than ordinary ships?
2. Why are Hornblower and Foster so afraid they will drown when they jump off of the fire ship?
3. What does Hornblower think when he sees the size of the the army invading France?
4. What is Hornblower scolded for when he delivers the cattle to the British fleet?
5. Who is Hornblower ordered to accompany back to England after the dinner, and how does Hornblower feel about this?
6. What does Pellew do when he hears about Hornblower's success with the Spanish Galley?
7. What do Pouzauges and his men do when they get to Muzzilac?
8. What is a fire ship?
9. Why does Hornblower consider the fire ship to be a fortunate circumstance for him?
10. How does Hornblower feel about Edrington?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?
Essay Topic 2
Power and greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?
Essay Topic 3
Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?
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