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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sharpe say is usually the winner in a military battle?
(a) The side that fires accurately.
(b) The side that takes risks.
(c) The side that loads fastest.
(d) The side that captures the other's flag.

2. Why does Lord William think Lady Grace is pregnant?
(a) She vomits most mornings.
(b) She always looks tired.
(c) She is getting bigger each day.
(d) She looks satisfied.

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

4. What is the name of the ship that Chase goes after?
(a) Plato.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Venus.
(d) Socrates.

5. What word does Braithwaite use when Sharpe accuses him of blackmailing Lady Grace?
(a) Ridiculous.
(b) Folly.
(c) Laughable.
(d) Silly.

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

7. What do sailors like to grease ladders with as a practical joke?
(a) Butter.
(b) Soap.
(c) Oil.
(d) Lard.

8. Why does Sharpe decide to give into Armstrong's leadership?
(a) It is what Chase would want.
(b) He is prone to violence.
(c) The men know him.
(d) He has a big ego.

9. What does Chase use to speak to Montmorin?
(a) A messenger boy.
(b) A microphone.
(c) His choir.
(d) A speaking trumpet.

10. What ship did the Pucelle destroy?
(a) The Victory.
(b) The Napolean.
(c) The Revenant.
(d) The Redoubtable.

11. Who is Lord William writing his report for?
(a) The British government.
(b) His father.
(c) The American government.
(d) The East Indian Company.

12. What does Lady Grace say politicians do instead of fighting?
(a) Rob.
(b) Assassinate.
(c) Torture.
(d) Conquer.

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

14. Which member of the crew has lost his right forearm?
(a) Clouter.
(b) Peel.
(c) Connors.
(d) Armstrong.

15. Which of the following does Sharpe say one needs for close fighting?
(a) Peversity.
(b) Calmness.
(c) Evil.
(d) Madness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sharpe say the Maharattas don't take well to discipline?

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

3. Whose death does Lady Grace say she dreams of?

4. What does Sharpe ask Simmons to fetch?

5. What does Chase ask Collier to bring back up from the deck?

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