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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. How will it help the Spanish king if Sharpe gets word to Wellington?

2. Why does Sharpe remain a guarded prisoner?

3. Where does Marshal Jourdan have a victory feast planned?

4. Why does Joseph Bonaparte need this victory?

5. Of what does Sharpe remind La Marquesa?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Fifth Division do in the battle of Vitoria and what happens to Leroy?

2. What do the French do at the end of the battle of Vitoria and what does King Joseph do?

3. Who comes to eat with Sharpe and what do they give him?

4. What is Wellington's plans for the battle at Vitoria?

5. What does Hogan learn about the explosion, what does he think and what is the Spanish family doing with him?

6. What happens when Sharpe arrives at the Fifth Division?

7. Where does La Marquesa want Sharpe to take her?

8. Of what does Sharpe remind Helene and what does she tell him to say to the French?

9. What do the British cavalry do at Vitoria and how does Jourdan respond? What does Jourdan think of the French prospects at Vitoria?

10. Why do Sharpe and Patrick return to La Marquesa's wagons, what does Sharpe see and what does he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sharpe accepts the challenge of the duel not only because he is bored, but because he feels he needs to redeem himself somehow. Perhaps by fighting the duel he can erase the mistakes of his past, honor his dead wife, and give himself some peace all at once.

1. Sharpe will participate in a dangerous duel because he feels guilty about his wife. How do you think guilt and reckless behavior are related? Use examples from the book and your own experience to support your answer.

2. Discuss some of the behaviors that teenagers in modern America might have because of feelings of guilt. How efficient do you think these behaviors are in erasing guilt?

3. Discuss constructive actions or behaviors a person might use or do in order to assuage guilt. Would any of these be available to Sharpe? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Sharpe's Honour, like many, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why? not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Sharpe's Honour and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Sharpe's Honour is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. State what you think are three characteristics of a successful novel and whether or not Sharpe's Honour in your opinion is a successful novel.

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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