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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author say the British fire faster than the French?
(a) They are better trained.
(b) They own better equipment.
(c) They have their own loading men.
(d) They own smaller guns.

2. Why doesn't Tufnell think Cromwell couldn't have sold the ship to the French?
(a) He is the most honorable man he has ever met.
(b) He has no need for money.
(c) He is proud of being a sea captain.
(d) He is proud of being English.

3. What is Baron Von Dornberg's real name?
(a) Anthony Pohlmann.
(b) George Washington.
(c) James Wellesley.
(d) David Seaman.

4. What two places in England does Sharpe say he has lived?
(a) Birmingham and Lancashire.
(b) Brighton and Southampton.
(c) Liverpool and Manchester.
(d) Yorkshire and London.

5. What kind of sails did Tufnell say they could have set to outrun the French boats?
(a) Grafters.
(b) Winders.
(c) Blow hards.
(d) Skyscrapers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sharpe's most striking feature?

2. How does Sharpe think Braithwaite could have dislocated both his arm?

3. How does Lady Grace want to help during the battle?

4. What does Dalton say would make for sad business?

5. What does Sharpe think London smells of?

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