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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. Who does Sharpe spot going into the ship's hold?

2. What does Peel say causes a lull in the wind?

3. What word does Braithwaite use when Sharpe accuses him of blackmailing Lady Grace?

4. Whose luggage does Braithwaite go through?

5. What has killed Pearson?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Sharpe get Braithwaite alone?

4. Summarize the novel.

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

6. What does Sharpe think of Admiral Nelson?

7. How does Sharpe kill Valliard?

8. Why does Sharpe think he is so good at close fighting?

9. What view does Nelson offer on battle tactics?

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

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

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