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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. What does most of London society believe Sharpe will do with Jane upon his return?

2. How does Sharpe feel about Lucille's estate?

3. Why does Napoleon send Calvet to the Kingdom of Naples?

4. How do Sharpe and Calvet plan to escape?

5. What does Ducos do to his forces?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Calvet do while Sharpe is implementing his plan and how does it all end?

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

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

4. What happens to Ducos in the Epilogue?

5. Describe the fight at Ducos' defensive room.

6. To whom does Roland send Lucille's letter and what is his response?

7. 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?

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

9. Why does Lucille write to Roland?

10. What does Calvet do in Naples first?

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 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 2

Sharpe, despite his background, is an officer and a gentleman and is therefore accorded more respect and trust even in enemy territory than the common soldier. Discuss the following:

1. Does it seem likely that officers are usually more respectable than enlisted men back then? What about today? Why or why not.

2. Sharpe has begun an affair with another woman while still married to Jane. Do you think this is how an officer and gentleman comports himself? Why or why not.

3. In the present military in the United States, both officers and enlisted can be held for court martial for adultery or having sexual relations with someone of inferior rank. Why do you think this is so? Do you agree with the policy?

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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