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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 did Wellesey say was more valuable than a soldier's sword?
(a) His brain.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His nose.
(d) His legs.

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

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

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

5. What is served to the richer passengers for breakfast?
(a) Eggs and coffee.
(b) Bean on toast and water.
(c) Grits and juice.
(d) Cinamon toast and tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bursay use to strike Sharpe across the head?

2. What does Chase say mostly contributes to Grace de Lavarre Gould's fortune?

3. What is the language of diplomacy?

4. Who is Sharpe pursued by in his dream?

5. What does pucelle mean in French?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Chase say he doesn't like women aboard his ship?

3. What is Sharpe's opinion of Lord William Hale?

4. What is Sharpe's opinion of India?

5. Why does Lady Grace say she is so unhappy?

6. What are Braithwaite's reasons for blackmailing Sharpe?

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

8. What are Lord William's views on officers?

9. Why does Lady Grace begin to worry Sharpe in chapter six?

10. How does Sharpe kill Barsey?

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