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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 Hornblower describe the initial attacks on the French battery?

2. Why does Hornblower turn the Sutherland around after the attack on the Italian army?

3. Why does Villena say his horse died?

4. How does Leighton feel about Hornblower's actions against the Italian army?

5. Which part of Hornblower's crew is the last to retreat in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the French leave their strongpoint in Chapter 18?

2. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

3. In Chapter 11, what are Hornblower's plans for the attack of the French?

4. During the storm in Chapter 15, what happens to the Pluto?

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

6. How does the Italian army react when the Sutherland comes alongside them?

7. Why doesn't the full Spanish army materialize in Chapter 18?

8. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

9. In Chapter 13, why does Hornblower decide to pass the rendezvous point?

10. Why does Hornblower's crew delay shooting the baggage animals in Chapter 14?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the ocean and other waterways characters in this novel? How are they characterized? How are they developed? What role do they play in developing the other characters and moving the plot forward?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Hornblower often had bouts of moodiness. Examine the causes of these moods and the effects on the rest of the novel, including the plot and character development.

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