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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the steward say would drown on deck?
(a) A rat.
(b) A cat.
(c) A whale.
(d) A fish.

2. Which are the following does Sharpe say are difficult to aim?
(a) Cannons.
(b) Muskets.
(c) Pistols.
(d) Crossbows.

3. What does one of the seamen claim to have seen at dawn?
(a) A whale.
(b) A mermaid.
(c) A shark.
(d) A sea dragon.

4. Why does Sharpe decide to give into Armstrong's leadership?
(a) He is prone to violence.
(b) The men know him.
(c) It is what Chase would want.
(d) He has a big ego.

5. Which character in this section is described as having a fragile air?
(a) Nelson.
(b) Collier.
(c) Lord William.
(d) Chase.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Tufnell think Cromwell couldn't have sold the ship to the French?

2. What famous person do Sharpe and Chase have dinner with in this section?

3. What does Cromwell say is Britain's natural posture?

4. Who does Cromwell say the French don't make war on?

5. What does Tufnell show Sharpe how to do?

(see the answer key)

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