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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose life did Sharpe save in Assaye?
(a) Sir Arthur Wellesey.
(b) Arthur Pohlmann.
(c) Captain Campbell.
(d) Captain Crowell.

2. What is served to the richer passengers for breakfast?
(a) Cinamon toast and tea.
(b) Grits and juice.
(c) Eggs and coffee.
(d) Bean on toast and water.

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

4. How do most of the passenger pass the time on the ship?
(a) Talking.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Gambling.

5. Why does Cromwell think the British have no chance in defeating France?
(a) Their army is too small.
(b) They don't have the finances.
(c) They enjoy the good life too much.
(d) They are distracted by India.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of fruit would Chase like to grow in England?

2. What does Sharpe consider as his home?

3. What does Sharpe use to remove the impurities from the ship's food?

4. What does Sharpe think London smells of?

5. Which of the ladyship's features make her look sad?

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