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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 is a doctor called for?

2. How many times has Sharpe seen action?

3. Where is McCandless taken?

4. What is Sharpe contemplating at the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. Why is Sharpe fighting in India?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the plan for Lawford and Sharpe, and what will they do when they get into the city?

2. What does Hakeswill argue with Sharpe about and what does Sharpe say to him?

3. What does Sharpe tell Lawford about the events of the morning in the courtyard?

4. When do Lawford and Sharpe depart, who joins them and why does Sharpe take charge of the mission?

5. What happens during McCandless' encounter and how does it end?

6. What is Hakeswill thinking about as he is looking for money and what does he do about a dying soldier who has money taped to his chest?

7. What are the officers discussing at the beginning of Chapter 4 and what is Lawford's suggestion?

8. Where do the lancers take Lawford and Sharpe and what do the two men see as they enter there?

9. What is Sharpe observing at the beginning of Chapter 1, and what is his position in the British army? What is he thinking about at the beginning of Chapter 1?

10. What does McCandless encounter on his way back to British forces?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Sharpe's Tiger" takes place during the Third Anglo-Mysore War; therefore understanding the political and social situation during that time helps to a greater understanding and appreciation of this book. Discuss one of the following:

1. Research and write an expository essay about how the Third Anglo-Mysore War begins and ends.

2. Research and write an expository essay about the battles that take place on land between Britain and India during the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

3. Compare/Contrast the importance of the British infantry during the Third Anglo-Mysore War to the importance of the British infantry during either WWI or WWII.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "Sharpe's Tiger".

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of "Sharpe's Tiger". How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "Sharpe's Tiger". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

"Sharpe's Tiger", like many and perhaps a majority of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why? not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "Sharpe's Tiger" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "Sharpe's Tiger" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. State what you think are three characteristics of a successful novel and whether or not "Sharpe's Tiger" in your opinion is a successful novel.

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