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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe believe Cromwell sold the ship to the French?
(a) He hates all the passengers.
(b) He needs the money.
(c) He wants the excitement.
(d) He thinks the French will win the war.

2. What does Lord William say officers should be?
(a) Humorists.
(b) Professionals.
(c) Gentlemen.
(d) Artists.

3. What does Dalton say would make for sad business?
(a) If Cromwell gave the French their belongings.
(b) If Bursay cired.
(c) If the French shot them.
(d) If Sharpe lead a mutiny.

4. What does Fairley say Peculiar has in his trousers?
(a) Fleas.
(b) Ants.
(c) Beans.
(d) Gun powder.

5. What instrument does Matilde play?
(a) The guitar.
(b) The violin.
(c) A harp.
(d) The flute.

6. What does Sharpe think Grace is born to when she laughs?
(a) Love.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Money.
(d) Acting.

7. What does Tufnell show Sharpe how to do?
(a) Navigate.
(b) Tie knots.
(c) Set the sails.
(d) Steer the boat.

8. What kind of tree do the lanterns in the yard hang from?
(a) A banana tree.
(b) An apple tree.
(c) A coconut tree.
(d) A pear tree.

9. What does Cromwell's wine taste like?
(a) Vomit.
(b) Urine.
(c) Vinegar.
(d) Mud.

10. Where Sharpe spent most of his time while in India?
(a) Army barracks.
(b) The library.
(c) Hospital.
(d) The beach.

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

12. For what reason does Panjit claim the naval captain won't find Nana Rao?
(a) He is working in another country.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He is hiding in the jungle.
(d) He has run away to China.

13. Why has Sharpe bought so many goods from Nana?
(a) He needs presents for his family.
(b) He can buy them much cheaper than in England.
(c) He wants things to cheer up his men.
(d) To make his voyage more comfortable.

14. Which of the following had Sharpe refused to purchase from Nana Rao?
(a) A ruler.
(b) A sofa.
(c) A sand timer.
(d) A watch.

15. What has Dalton donated for dinner?
(a) Reindeer heart.
(b) Lamb.
(c) Pickled tongue.
(d) Goat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sharpe use to pay for his voyage?

2. What does Lord William say the army need to win battles?

3. Why does her Ladyship say she hates India?

4. How is Lady Grace related to Arthur Wellesley?

5. What does lord William say Lapsus linguae mean?

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