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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 Braitewaite's father's job?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A parson.
(c) A journalist.
(d) A doctor.

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

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

4. How does Sharpe kill Valliard?
(a) He shoots him.
(b) He stabs him.
(c) He chops off his head.
(d) He throws him into the sea.

5. What does Chase offer to teach Sharpe to play?
(a) Bridge.
(b) Backgammon.
(c) Marbles.
(d) Chess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word in his letter did Braithwaite underline?

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

3. What does Sharpe throw at Braithwaite before he kills him?

4. What do sailors like to grease ladders with as a practical joke?

5. What ship did the Pucelle destroy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Chase give for inviting Sharpe for dinner with Admiral Nelson?

2. What makes Clouter such a good fighter?

3. What are Lady Grace's thoughts on Braithwaite's death?

4. Summarize the novel.

5. Why does Sharpe decide to give into Armstrong's leadership?

6. How does Sharpe kill Braithwaite?

7. How do Captain Chase and Captain Montmorrin at towards each other during the fighting?

8. How does Chase persuade Collier to go into hiding during battle?

9. What does lady Grace say her life would be like if Sharpe killed Lord William?

10. What does Braitwaite say in his letter to Lord William?

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