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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 much money does Sharpe have in the bank in London?

2. How would Lucille be described?

3. What type of boots does Sharpe wear with his uniform?

4. How do Sharpe and Frederickson enter the Château Lassan?

5. At the beginning of the Prologue for what is Sharpe preparing?

Short Essay Questions

1. With whom does Sharpe duel and why?

2. What are the British organizing to do in the beginning of this book and what has occurred in their military campaign that motivates this?

3. Where do Nairn's troops participate in the battle at Toulouse and why and where do they then move?

4. What orders do Sharpe, Frederickson, and Harper receive?

5. Who leads the Nairn men into battle and what does he realize?

6. What is Sharpe's and Frederickson's plan for leaving Bordeaux?

7. What do Sharpe and his companions do when they leave Bordeaux?

8. What does Sharpe and his friends do after the battle of Toulouse?

9. Describe Henri Lassan's sister.

10. What does Peter d'Alembord do with Shape and his companions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane again calls on Rossendale and it becomes apparent that they are romantically involved and somewhat intimate. Indeed, much of London admires Rossendale for his bravery in the matter as it is widely assumed that Sharpe will return and kill the man before discarding Jane.

1. Why do you think Rossendale would risk his life to be involved with Jane? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Rossendale is a titled individual, meaning he is a Lord in British society. Discuss whether you believe Rossendale would be involved with Jane if he was a commoner and why you have the opinion you have. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. Jane has money and no title; Rossendale has a title and no money. Discuss the ways in which both of them are using the other. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 Ducos. Include their goals, sense of honor, abilities and social skills.

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

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 3

Frederickson develops unrequitec feelings for Lucille and continues to rehabilitate her estate. On Sharpe's suggestion, Frederickson finally proposes marriage and is gently but firmly rebuffed. He thereafter departs to pursue Ducos on his own.

1. In psychology, there is a cliche called the "geographic cure" which means that for some people the best way to get over a bad love affair or some other negative circumstances is to move. Discuss how this relates to Frederickson leaving Lucille's house. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think it is better to face a problem head on or to just go away without solving a problem? Why or why not?

3. Write about an incident in your life or in the life of someone you know where the "geographic cure" was used.

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