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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 compare Lord William's appearance to?

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

3. What word does Lord William use to describe Grace's father?

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

5. What causes the French officer to drop his sword on deck?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the army use muskets?

2. How do the sailors cope with having to wait to go into battle?

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

4. What does Sharpe tell Lord William about the Mahrattas?

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

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

7. What makes Clouter such a good fighter?

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

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

10. What view does Nelson offer on battle tactics?

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

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

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 3

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?

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