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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 remain in France?

2. What does Roland send to the exiled Napoleon?

3. In what type of surroundings does d'Alembord find Jane?

4. Into what has Ducos converted most of Napoleon's fortune?

5. What type of work does Ducos do for France?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Calvet do in Naples first?

2. How do Calvet and Sharpe plan to avoid the Cardinal's men?

3. What is the similarity between Jane's affair and Sharpe's affair?

4. What does Frederickson do when he leaves the Lassan estate, what does Sharpe do after he leaves? What happens between Sharpe and Lucille?

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

6. Describe the fight at Ducos' defensive room.

7. What does Calvet suggest to Sharpe and his group and why? What do they do after agreeing on a plan?

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

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

10. What does d'Alembord do in London as far as Jane is concerned in Chapter 10? How does Jane appear to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most of the entire series of novels concerning Richard Sharpe takes place during the Napoleonic Wars; therefore understanding the political and social situation during that time helps to a greater understanding and appreciation of this book and others in the series. Discuss one of the following:

1. Research and write an expository essay about how the Napoleonic Wars begin and end.

2. Research and write an expository essay about the battles that take place on land between Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars.

3. Compare/Contrast the importance of the British infantry during the Napoleonic Wars to the importance of the British infantry during either WWI or WWII.

4. Write an expository essay on how the Napoleonic Wars affect the social culture of one of the following countries: Britian, France, or Germany.

Essay Topic 2

The military way of life is in and of itself similar to a distinct culture. Understanding how the military is organized, how it operates, and its basic rules of conduct will make any novel that centers on the military more understandable and enjoyable. Discuss one of the following:

1. Describe and analyze the military structure during the time of Sharpe's Revenge. What is rank? What is the difference between officers and enlisted men? How serious is it to disobey an order? What happens if one decides he does not like being in the military and walks away? How are men conscripted? Does the infantry have a similar means of augmenting their ranks as the maritime action called "impressments"?

2. Compare the infantry of Sharpe's Revenge to that in modern times in for the United States, England or France. What are the similarities? The differences? Are the changes from those times improvements? Why or why not? (This question will require some research).

3. Discuss why you think the military has the following: Uniforms, a rank structure of Officers and Enlisted, Strict Discipline, Training for New Recruits, Court Martial, and Different types of companies (i.e., rifle, Cavalry, artillery, etc). Discuss why you think men (and nowadays women) choose to become professional soldiers.

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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