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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in this section is described as having a fragile air?

2. What is the name of Sir Arthur's horse?

3. Who does Lord William call a whelp?

4. What does Clouter call his weapon?

5. What does Lord William prefer to do after supper rather than play chess?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Sharpe help Lady Grace in this section?

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

5. How does Sharpe kill Braithwaite?

6. What does Lord William think of Braithwaite's letter?

7. What is Chase's life like back in England?

8. What does Lord William say tell Lady Grace about Braithwaite at the end of the section?

9. What will be Coliier's involvement in the fighting?

10. What are Lord William's thoughts on Braithwaite's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do Sharpe and Chase get on together so well? Why is Chase one of the few officers Sharpe can bridge the gap in class? How much does their friendship contribute to their final victory?

Essay Topic 2

What qualities make a good soldier? Which characters in the book make good soldiers and why?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

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