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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. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?

2. Why does Hornblower think Barbara may have married Leighton?

3. Why does Hornblower turn down the invitation for dinner after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

4. What does Hornblower take when he captures the French brig?

5. Why does the French brig not immediately try to escape the Sutherland?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does Bush play in the capture of the Spanish fortress?

2. Why is Hornblower so relieved when the Sutherland leaves port?

3. What is Hornblower's opinion of Bolton?

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

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

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

7. What does Hornblower capture from the Spanish fortress?

8. In Chapter 5, what does the green crew do to upset Hornblower?

9. How does Hornblower ready the Sutherland for sea?

10. What is Hornblower's relationship with Barbara Leighton at the beginning of this novel?

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 are the French described and reflected on in this novel? Why is this the case? What role might this novel had played in history?

Essay Topic 3

How do the characters in this novel feel about wealth? How do they measure it? How do they reflect on it? How is wealth a character or driving force in this novel?

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