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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. Who interrupts Sharpe's line of thinking in Chapter Seven?

2. The young woman's horse has problems with what?

3. Why does Sharpe think he can never have Josephina?

4. What is Sterritt's rank in the army?

5. What does Forrest say he once suppressed in Chelmsford?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Henry Simmerson treat his men?

2. What are Lennox's thought before he dies?

3. What offer does the French make to Sharpe in this section?

4. How do the South Essex and Spanish troops unnecessarily start a fight in this section?

5. Why is capturing the French Eagle so important to Sharpe's career?

6. What problems do the Spanish troops cause the British in this section?

7. How is Harper treating Sharpe's leg at the beginning of the novel?

8. What makes Sharpe different from other officers?

9. How does Sharpe meet Lieutenant Gibbons?

10. Why does Sharpe think the French will not attack them in Chapter Six?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does this have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 3

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?

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