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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 have their own loading men.
(c) They own smaller guns.
(d) They own better equipment.

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

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. Who does Chase toss the orange to?
(a) Llewellyn.
(b) Collier.
(c) Hopper.
(d) Peel.

5. What does Peel say causes a lull in the wind?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Raising the sails too early.
(c) Firing guns.
(d) Shouting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fairley tell Sharpe he will pay him like if he works for him?

2. What does Sharpe consider as his home?

3. What does Cromwell tell Sharpe he should hide from the French?

4. What has made holes in the ship's cheese?

5. What kind of gun does Armstrong use?

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