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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 do the French do with Hornblower's clothing in Chapter 12?

2. What does Hornblower decide to attack instead of the French shore?

3. Why can the Sutherland get very close to the marching Italian army in Chapter 14?

4. What does Hornblower have Major Laird lead in Chapter 18?

5. Who is the Spanish commanding officer?

Short Essay Questions

1. After attacking the French battery, what does Hornblower think of his crew?

2. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

3. Why is Hornblower concerned about teaming up with the Spanish?

4. What happens when Hornblower finally returns the Sutherland to the rendezvous point in Chapter 15?

5. What does Colonel Juan Claros bring with him to help the English?

6. What happens when the Pluto comes close to the Spanish coast in Chapter 16?

7. How does Brown help to save the Pluto in Chapter 16?

8. After their coaster is taken over and destroyed, how do the French try to get even with Hornblower?

9. Why is Hornblower able to take over the French coaster so easily?

10. How does Hornblower lead the attack on the Italian army?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

While preparing the Sutherland, Hornblower was very concerned about the stores. What did the supplies and stores represent to Hornblower, and what did the lack of them mean to the novel? How was this issue resolved?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between Leighton and Hornblower. How does each character have power over the other? How do they relate in their personal lives? How do they relate in their work lives? What makes this relationship complex?

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