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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 saves Sharpe's life in this section?

2. What does Sharpe shriek as he leads a swarm of crazed men forward?

3. Who does Sharpe say is usually the winner in a military battle?

4. What is the name of Chase's second in command?

5. What does Lord William want Sharpe's opinion on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Chase get the boat to go faster when the wind drops?

4. What does Lord William tell Grace he thinks of her and women in general?

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

6. What view does Nelson offer on battle tactics?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author wrote "Sharpe's Trafalgar" in the third person. Why do you think the author chose to write the story in the third person? How do you think the meaning of the story would change if the author wrote it in the first person?

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

Why does Sharpe have such appreciation for India? What does his thoughts say about his mindset at the beginning of the novel? What do the students think Sharpe would think about India if he went back?

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