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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. Why does Sharpe throw sand into Barker's eyes?

2. Who does Sharpe say he is seeking?

3. What does Barker say when Sharpe asks him for the key to the chest?

4. Where does Aksel say Skovaard is?

5. Where is Astrid?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sharpe and Baird's initial conversation.

2. What does Sharpe tell Hocking he wants and what is Hocking's response?

3. How does Sharpe deal with Hocking's two bodyguards?

4. What does Sharpe realize when he is hiding in the dunes, and who is searching for him?

5. Why is Sharpe in his present circumstances?

6. Where does Sharpe find Astrid and what does he do?

7. What does Sharpe do and think after fleeing Wapping Steps.

8. Describe the murder of Captain Willsen.

9. Where is Sharpe on Friday night at the opening of Chapter 2, and what does he do initially?

10. How does Sharpe get to Copenhagen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though this novel is probably more action driven rather than character driven, obviously there are several characters who make the novel what it is. Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Sharpe and Lavisser. Include their goals, sense of honor, abilities and social skills.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Harper and Angel.

3. Thoroughly analyze the character of Richard Sharpe discussing both his strong and weak points and how both affect the outcome of the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "Sharpe's Prey".

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of "Sharpe's Prey". How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "Sharpe's Prey". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze one major theme of "Sharpe's Prey". Consider the following: How does one character's actions portray the theme you are analyzing? How does the setting contribute to that theme? Is the theme one that you would call a "universal theme"? If so, what other book or novel that you have read also includes this theme. If not, why don't you think it is a "universal" theme?

2. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "Sharpe's Prey". How does one character's actions portray the themes you are analyzing? How does the setting contribute to those themes? Is each theme one that you would call a "universal theme"? If so, what other book or novel that you have read also includes this theme. If not, why don't you think it is a "universal" theme?

3. What benefit is there in discussing and analyzing the themes of a work of fiction? Do you think most authors consciously develop themes in their works? Why or why not? Can there be accidental themes? What do you think is one possible "accidental" theme in "Sharpe's Prey"? Which theme in "Sharpe's Prey" speaks to you the most in your life? Why?

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