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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ship that saves Sharpe and the others?
(a) Napolean.
(b) Pucelle.
(c) Joan of Arc.
(d) Chapeau Rouge.

2. Why does Chase say him and Sharpe are equal?
(a) They have both rescued each other.
(b) They have both sailed a ship.
(c) They are both the same rank.
(d) They both have scars on their faces.

3. What did Sharpe use to pay for his voyage?
(a) His stack load of books.
(b) His pension money.
(c) A gold tooth.
(d) A diamond from his red coat.

4. Why does Cromwell say his parents sent him to the sea?
(a) They couldn't afford to keep him.
(b) To give him a good career.
(c) To teach him about real life.
(d) So he would be far from earthly temptation.

5. How does Sharpe kill Braithwaite?
(a) He pulls out his tongue.
(b) He breaks his neck.
(c) He stabs him.
(d) He drowns him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does pucelle mean in French?

2. Why does Cromwell think the British have no chance in defeating France?

3. What two places in England does Sharpe say he has lived?

4. Why does Sharpe think Britain should pay for his voyage back to India?

5. How is Lady Grace related to Arthur Wellesley?

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