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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which member of the crew has broken his leg?
(a) Captain Chase.
(b) Lieutenant Swallow.
(c) Sergeant Armstrong.
(d) Captain Llewellyn.

3. What does Lord William ask Lady Grace to read?
(a) Brathwaite's letter.
(b) Sharpe's letter.
(c) His report.
(d) The Odyssey.

4. What does Chase tell Sharpe he can't move sideways?
(a) A queen.
(b) A king.
(c) A pawn.
(d) A bishop.

5. What cabin is Lord William using as an office?
(a) The captain's cabin.
(b) The cooking cabin.
(c) The dining cabin.
(d) The wash cabin.

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

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

8. What does Grace say Lord William would do if he had any courage?
(a) Give her a son.
(b) Call in reinforcements.
(c) Kill Sharpe.
(d) Join in the fighting.

9. What does Lord William hope his position will be in five years time?
(a) Home Secretary.
(b) Field Marshall.
(c) Foreign Secretary.
(d) Prime Minister.

10. Who does Sharpe say had a bad habit of choosing the wrong side?
(a) Valliard.
(b) Pohlmann.
(c) Cromwell.
(d) Lord William.

11. What is Lord William writing about?
(a) The state of the British army.
(b) The political situation in India.
(c) The state of the British navy.
(d) The Indian royal court.

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

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

14. Who does Lord William call a whelp?
(a) Braithwaite.
(b) Cromwell.
(c) His son.
(d) Sharpe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous person do Sharpe and Chase have dinner with in this section?

2. Why does Lord William tell Lady Grace he dislikes Braithwaite?

3. Why does Braithewaite say he is like Sharpe?

4. Who did Lord Nelson refuse to leave behind?

5. Which member of the Revenant does Chase say he would like to take alive?

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