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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 eventually helps the French to advance on the British in this section?

2. What does Sharpe think the battle is his last chance to capture?

3. What does Simmerson say will happen to sixty men at 6pm?

4. Who tells Sharpe that the South Essex are returning to battle?

5. Who does Sharpe hear has been shot, but is still alive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems have the Spanish caused the British in this section?

2. Describe the battle to capture the French Eagle.

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

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

5. Why does Sharpe worry about Josephina's safety in this section?

6. Summarize the Epilogue.

7. How does the Lieutenant Colonel save the situation that Simmerson has created?

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

9. How does Sharpe kill Berry?

10. Summarize the Historical Note section.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two of the following people and outline their influence on Sharpe's life.

1. Sergeant Harper.

2. General Wellesley.

3. Lieutenant Colonel William Lawford.

Essay Topic 2

What are Sharpe's views on flogging and punishment in general? How do his views differ from Simmerson's?

Essay Topic 3

How has the army helped Sharpe? What kind of person does the novel suggest he would have become if he remained a civilian?

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