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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 Cromwell's cabin smell of?
(a) Fish.
(b) Sea water.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Dirty clothes.

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

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

4. What does Chase say Sharpe is rather than just an ensign?
(a) A SEAL.
(b) An angel.
(c) A prophet.
(d) A natural soldier.

5. Why does Sharpe think Britain should pay for his voyage back to India?
(a) He is their best ensign.
(b) He is a member of their army.
(c) They sent him there in the first place.
(d) He has no money left.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chase ask Collier to do in the hold?

2. Why does her Ladyship say she hates India?

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

4. What was Cromell looking after for Dalton?

5. What do sailors like to grease ladders with as a practical joke?

(see the answer key)

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