Sharpe's Gold: Richard Sharpe and the Destruction of Almeida, August 1810 Test | Final Test - Hard

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Sharpe's Gold: Richard Sharpe and the Destruction of Almeida, August 1810 Test | Final Test - Hard

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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 ruins can be seen today?

2. What seems almost impossible that was accomplished?

3. What will happen if the French troops have to remain near the lines?

4. What does Sharpe tell Hogan about the explosion?

5. Who commands the Portuguese?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Lines of Torres Vedras.

2. What does it say about the cause of the explosion and who got in a bread oven?

3. What does Sharpe say to Hogan and what is Hogan's response?

4. What of the Lines of Torres Vedras?

5. Describe Teresa and Sharpe's conversation while they are in bed?

6. What happens before the telegraph can be sent?

7. Describe the scene between Cox and Sharpe about the gold and Sharpe's men.

8. What are some of the problems the British seem to be having?

9. Why is Lossow happy?

10. Why will the Lines of Torres Vedras stop the French?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sharpe's Gold is one book in a series of novels involving Richard Sharpe. Discuss the following.

1. What are two advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Illustrate your statements with details from the text.

2. What is a disadvantage of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Illustrate your statements with details from the text.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

Essay Topic 2

In the world of academe, historical fiction is often considered an inferior form of the novel compared to "classic" literature. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think historical fiction might be considered second-rate compared to the classics?

2. Do you think historical fiction has the same elements as the classics? Why or why not?

3. What are the purposes do you think for people reading "the classics"? What are the purposes for people reading historical fiction? Is one purpose better than another? Explain your response.

4. Would you read historical fiction even outside an educational setting? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

There are a number of literary techniques evident in Sharpe's Gold. Discuss the following:

1. Look up and define the literary technique called "narrative contrivance." Where do you think narrative contrivance occurs? Why? Give two examples and analyze them to see if the author has to come up with something to "save the day."

2. Does the use of narrative contrivance diminish the impact of the plot? The believability of the storyline?

3. Is there any other way Cornwell could have a mixture of suspense and action while at the same time making certain the main characters are not killed?

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