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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. Why does Sharpe think Britain should pay for his voyage back to India?

2. What did Wellesey say was more valuable than a soldier's sword?

3. What did Sharpe use to pay for his voyage?

4. What kind of accent does the naval captain have?

5. Who is Sharpe pursued by in his dream?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lady Grace say she is so unhappy?

2. What are Braithwaite's reasons for blackmailing Sharpe?

3. Why does Chase say he doesn't like women aboard his ship?

4. What deal do Sharpe and Chase make with Nana and Pajito?

5. Why is the food on the ship turned so bad?

6. What is Sharpe's opinion of England?

7. Why does Lady Grace begin to worry Sharpe in chapter six?

8. How does Sharpe help out Lord and Lady Hale in this section?

9. What is Sharpe talking to Nana Rao about at the beginning of this section?

10. What is Chase's plans for the Revenant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Sharpe seems to have more advance view on race and gender? Is this an accurate representation of a soldier in the 19th century? What would make Sharpe's character more realistic?

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