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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sharpe's most striking feature?
(a) His scar.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His lips.
(d) His pimples.

2. Why does Cromwell think the British have no chance in defeating France?
(a) Their army is too small.
(b) They enjoy the good life too much.
(c) They don't have the finances.
(d) They are distracted by India.

3. What does Dalton say is the only thing that matters to Americans?
(a) Profit.
(b) Power.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Freedom.

4. 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) To make his voyage more comfortable.
(d) He wants things to cheer up his men.

5. What game does the barrister try to teach Sharpe?
(a) Checkers.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Chess.
(d) Backgammon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the American ship carrying to Mauritius?

2. Whose life did Sharpe save in Assaye?

3. What kind of societies does Pohlmann say he likes?

4. What does pucelle mean in French?

5. What does Dalton say would make for sad business?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sharpe save Captain Chase and his men?

2. Why does Sharpe decide to tell Lady Grace the secret about Pohlmann?

3. What is Sharpe talking to Nana Rao about at the beginning of this section?

4. What deal do Sharpe and Chase make with Nana and Pajito?

5. What does Sharpe think Cromwell and Pohlmann have been planning?

6. Why is Lady Grace so furious with Lord William in this section?

7. What does Lady Grace tell Sharpe when she sneaks away from Lord William?

8. Why does Sharpe decide to hand his diamonds to Cromwell for safekeeping?

9. How does Sharpe help out Lord and Lady Hale in this section?

10. What is Sharpe's opinion of India?

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