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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 happened to the Sutherland after it was captured?

2. How does Hornblower pay for his personal provisions to be used while on the Sutherland?

3. In Chapter 6, why is Hornblower in a foul mood?

4. What does Hornblower want to control aboard the Sutherland?

5. How do Hornblower and Maria get home after their dinner at the Leightons'?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Maria brings up Barbara during her walk home with Hornblower in Chapter 4?

2. How does Hornblower's relationship with his crew members change after the French lugger attack?

3. What does Hornblower assume about the French brig's flag that says "MV"?

4. What worries from home does Hornblower take with him onto the Sutherland?

5. How does Hornblower ready the Sutherland for sea?

6. What is Hornblower's first impression of the Boltons?

7. Why does Hornblower have a difficult time falling asleep in Chapter 4?

8. What is Hornblower offered as a reward for his work helping the Indianmen ships arrive safely?

9. What is Hornblower's opinion of Bolton?

10. What is worrisome about the Indiamen ships' signals?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Hornblower's relationship with his wife, Maria, to his relationship with Barbara.

Essay Topic 2

How does Hornblower's crew aboard the Sutherland grow from a mismatched effort into a well-built team? What are the results of this growth?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the symbolism of flags throughout this novel. What do they represent? How are they used?

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