Sharpe's Skirmish Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Sharpe's Skirmish Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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. Where was Sharpe first to cross a wall according to one of the men who are sitting with Sharpe and Teresa?

2. What does the narrator say Major Pierre Ducos is not?

3. What does Harper tell Sharpe about Tubbs?

4. Why doesn't Sharpe want to do what Major Tubbs suggests?

5. With what book was "Sharpe's Skirmish" supposed to be given away?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Sharpe's response to Teresa's question about Gawilghur?

2. What does Herault do after sacrificing 300 French infantrymen?

3. What is Sharpe's mission in relation to Major Tubbs and why does he take his mission seriously?

4. Who welcomes Sharpe to San Miguel and what is he like?

5. Why is Major Ducos in Spain?

6. Why is Soult amenable to Ducos' request for some of Soult's men?

7. Describe the situation with the wine that is found in the fort at San Miguel.

8. How do Sharpe and Teresa disagree about Sharpe's handling of Ensign Hickey?

9. Describe Major Pierre Ducos.

10. Why does Teresa become enraged about what she hears about Avila?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of manipulation and power in "Sharpe's Skirmish". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with manipulation and power? Why? What are some symbols of manipulation and power? Symbols of powerlessness? What characters seem powerless?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of war in "Sharpe's Skirmish". Why is Britain engaged in a war? What are some symbols of war that occur in the book? Is the war justified? Does Aubrey and his crew perform with honor as warriors? Do you think their behavior to the enemy would be in accordance with the Geneva Conventions (you may need to research this)?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of death in "Sharpe's Skirmish". How does the world of Sharpe's time seem to view death? Who tries to avoid killing? Who seems to kill for frivolous reasons? Who seems afraid of dying? Not afraid? Who meets death gracefully? In resignation? With joy? With fear?

Essay Topic 2

Cornwell has tried as much as possible to use historical events and facts around which to weave his work of fiction. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think "Sharpe's Skirmish" qualifies as an historical fiction? Why or why not?

2. If much of the events in the story are historical, what surprises you about the way the events play out?

3. Do you think the culture of that era is more or less advanced than you imagined? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Sharpe's Skirmish" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if it is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.

3. Do you think the fact that "Sharpe's Skirmish" falls within the genre of historical fiction changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.

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