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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous person dies in this section?
(a) Chase.
(b) Pitt.
(c) Wellesley.
(d) Nelson.

2. What kind of gun does Armstrong use?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A volley gun.
(d) A smasher gun.

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

4. What does Sharpe ask Simmons to fetch?
(a) Grenades.
(b) Muskets.
(c) Cannon balls.
(d) Gun powder.

5. Why does Sharpe say the Maharattas don't take well to discipline?
(a) They're sissys.
(b) They're members of the upperclasses.
(c) They're pirates.
(d) Discipline is not part of their culture.

6. What does Chase ask Collier to bring back up from the deck?
(a) A bunch of bananas.
(b) A net of oranges.
(c) A bottle of whiskey.
(d) A bottle of rum.

7. Who helps Sharpe pull Lord William onto the deck?
(a) Peel.
(b) Clouter.
(c) Lady Grace.
(d) Captain Chase.

8. Who calls the Baron a Buffoon?
(a) Lord William.
(b) Sharpe.
(c) Fairley.
(d) Lady Grace.

9. Why does Lord William tell Lady Grace he dislikes Braithwaite?
(a) He was common.
(b) He was dishonest.
(c) He lacked subtlety.
(d) He had no humor.

10. What does Fairley say Parliament is full of?
(a) Fools.
(b) Men from Mars.
(c) Bloodsuckers.
(d) Dog eaters.

11. Who saves Sharpe's life in this section?
(a) Chase.
(b) Peel.
(c) Cromwell.
(d) Clouter.

12. Which member of the Revenant does Chase say he would like to take alive?
(a) Vaillard.
(b) Cromwell.
(c) Barsey.
(d) Pohlmann.

13. Who captains the Pucelle?
(a) Nana.
(b) Wellesley.
(c) Dalton.
(d) Chase.

14. What is the name of the ship that saves Sharpe and the others?
(a) Napolean.
(b) Pucelle.
(c) Joan of Arc.
(d) Chapeau Rouge.

15. What does Clouter call his weapon?
(a) A clouter.
(b) A fink.
(c) A smasher.
(d) A slaughter pen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe claim Braithwaite wants Lady Grace to give him in return for his silence?

2. What has killed Pearson?

3. What is Armstrong's rank?

4. Who were the British fighting when Nelson went back for Hardy?

5. Who does Lord William call a whelp?

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