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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 say is usually the winner in a military battle?

2. Who will take over the ship if Chase dies?

3. What does Lady Grace say politicians do instead of fighting?

4. What does Lord William say women have always been slaves to?

5. Which member of the crew has broken his leg?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the novel.

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

3. Retell the story Chase tells Sharpe and Nelson and Tom Hardy.

4. How does Sharpe get Braithwaite alone?

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

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

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

8. How do the army use muskets?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the book's chronological setting.

1. What were the main concerns during the 1800s? How does the author express these concerns?

2. How would the author change the book if it was set in today's society?

Essay Topic 2

Away from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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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