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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 Chapter 3 what does Harper think Sharpe might do that worries Harper?

2. What kind of weapon does Angel carry?

3. Where did Patrick and Isabella meet?

4. What has come to light which incriminates Sharpe?

5. What is the result of what Sharpe did to the French in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Angel helping Sharpe and what kind of weapon does he carry?

2. Why does Leroy confront Sharpe and what does he want Sharpe to do?

3. What does Ducos do to set La Marquesa up to do his bidding?

4. What evidence does Major Vaughn use against Sharpe and what does he say is Sharpe's motivation? How does Sharpe respond to the Major's suppositions?

5. What is Sharpe observing in Chapter Ten and what does he think about his horse?

6. Who is La Marquesa and what is her nationality?

7. What is the Marques and Father Hacha discussing in Chapter Five? What does the Marques say about his wife?

8. What does the Mother Superior at the convent ask Sharpe and what does he tell her?

9. What does Father Hacha think to accomplish with his actions?

10. What is el Matarife doing with a prisoner when Sharpe meets him at the inn and what does Sharpe do about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most people and regular soldiers detest spies and the idea of spying. Spies are not considered in the same vein as soldiers in uniform and are not protected by the customs and regulations that govern the treatment of soldiers who are in uniform when captured. Wellington sends Sharpe out, under a false name, to not only clear his name but also to spy on the French. Discuss one of the following:

1. Why do you think spies are not accorded any rights under many countries' laws and/or customs?

2. Even though all countries abhor spies, often even their own, they still spy, and men and women are still willing to be spies. Discuss why you think this is so.

3. Research and analyze the history of spying in either England, France or Spain.

4. Does Sharpe seem the image of a typical spy as you visualize one? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

Most of the entire series of novels concerning Richard Sharpe takes place during the Napoleonic Wars; therefore understanding the political and social situation during that time helps to a greater understanding and appreciation of this book and others in the series. Discuss one of the following:

1. Research and write an expository essay about how the Napoleonic Wars begin and end.

2. Research and write an expository essay about the battles that take place on land between Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars.

3. Compare/Contrast the importance of the British infantry during the Napoleonic Wars to the importance of the British infantry during either WWI or WWII.

4. Write an expository essay on how the Napoleonic War affects the social culture of one of the following countries: Britian, France, or Germany.

Essay Topic 3

Choose two of the following and compare and contrast the two people. Include in the discussion their type of leadership, their personality, their morals, and whether you would like to serve under them.

1. Sharpe and Ducos.

2. Harper and Angel.

3. Hacha and Sharpe.

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