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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. 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.

2. Who does the barrister say rules Europe?
(a) The British.
(b) The Germans.
(c) The French.
(d) The Spanish.

3. What does everyone call the Company's symbol?
(a) The cat and the gold.
(b) The king and the cheese.
(c) The king and the bribe.
(d) The cat and the cheese.

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

5. What does Chase say mostly contributes to Grace de Lavarre Gould's fortune?
(a) Her intelligence.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her charm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does her Ladyship say she hates India?

2. How do most of the passenger pass the time on the ship?

3. What does Braithwaite tell Sharpe he can purchase from him?

4. What country does Cromwell call a land of slaves?

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

(see the answer key)

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