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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. To where do Sharpe, Frederickson, and Harper return?

2. What does Calvet realize about extracting Ducos?

3. Of what does d'Alembord warn Harper?

4. What is Ducos doing with Napoleon's old uniforms?

5. Where does Harper go when he leaves Sharpe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Lucille's gun wound Sharpe so badly and what is involved for him because of that?

2. How does Sharpe capture Ducos and what is the cost of that capture?

3. What does d'Alembord urge Jane to do, what is her response and how does he feel about that response?

4. Why does Lucille write to Roland?

5. What does Frederickson do about Lucille and her opinion of Sharpe? What do he and Harper do while Sharpe is recovering and how does Sharpe feel about where he is? What does Lucille think of Sharpe?

6. Where does Ducos remain and what does he do while there?

7. How do the maneuvers at Ducos' estate turn out as far as Ducos' men are concerned?

8. What is apparent when Jane sees Rossendale and how does their social circle feel about it?

9. How does Sharpe feel about his affair with Lucille in view of his marriage to Jane?

10. What does Sharpe do when Frederickson sends for him and what does Lucille reveal to her doctor and friends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

At the conclusion of a novel, most readers either consciously or unconsciously engage in processing the book and usually come to a conclusion as to whether they like the book or not. Discuss one of the following:

1. Would you consider Sharpe's Revenge a "good" book? Why or why not? Use examples to illustrate your stance.

2. What do you think are the elements of an outstanding novel? Analyze one of your favorite novels to see if those elements are present.

3. What are some reasons you might consider a novel a failure? Analyze a novel you think is a failure and see if those elements are in that novel.

Essay Topic 3

Sharpe's Revenge is one book in a series of novels involving Richard Sharpe. Discuss the following.

1. What are two advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Illustrate your statements with details from the text.

2. What is a disadvantage of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Illustrate your statements with details from the text.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

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