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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. In what condition are Berry and Gibbons in this section?

2. How does Sharpe almost die in this section?

3. The troops waiting for what at the beginning of Chapter Fourteen?

4. What have the Spanish decided to do rather than fight?

5. What has happened to Josephina in Chapter Nineteen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Wellesley's opinion of the Spanish?

2. How does Sharpe almost die in Chapter Twenty-five?

3. How does Hill react to seeing the men in formation?

4. What do the French and British do in between fighting?

5. Why does Sharpe disagree so strongly with Simmerson flogging his men?

6. Summarize the Historical Note section.

7. With what problem does Chapter Twenty-five open?

8. Describe the fight in Chapter Twenty-one.

9. What is Simmerson's plan in this section?

10. What does Josephina ask from Sharpe in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Harper such an important member of Sharpe's regiment? What evidence is there to suggest that Sharpe would never be able to cope without Harper at his side?

Essay Topic 2

What problems do Simmerson and Sharpe have with each other? In what way could it said they are both at fault? Is there any way they could work together?

Essay Topic 3

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

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